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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,377.92, 12,505.08 and 7,685.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,377.92, 12,505.08 and 7,685.28 is: 11,471.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,377.92 : 12,505.08 = 7,685.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,377.92/12,505.08 = 7,685.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,377.92x = 12,505.08 × 7,685.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,377.92x = 96,105,041.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,105,041.22/8,377.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,471.23

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