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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,344.89, 12,547.35 and 7,694.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,344.89, 12,547.35 and 7,694.72 is: 11,569.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,344.89 : 12,547.35 = 7,694.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,344.89/12,547.35 = 7,694.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,344.89x = 12,547.35 × 7,694.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,344.89x = 96,548,282.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,548,282.26/8,344.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,569.75

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