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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,329.76, 12,500.08 and 7,662.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,329.76, 12,500.08 and 7,662.32 is: 11,498.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,329.76 : 12,500.08 = 7,662.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,329.76/12,500.08 = 7,662.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,329.76x = 12,500.08 × 7,662.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,329.76x = 95,779,612.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,779,612.99/8,329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,498.48

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