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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,329.64, 12,497.96 and 7,628.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,329.64, 12,497.96 and 7,628.86 is: 11,446.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,329.64 : 12,497.96 = 7,628.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,329.64/12,497.96 = 7,628.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,329.64x = 12,497.96 × 7,628.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,329.64x = 95,345,187.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,345,187.13/8,329.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,446.50

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