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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,390.32, 12,566.95 and 7,615.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,390.32, 12,566.95 and 7,615.35 is: 11,406.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,390.32 : 12,566.95 = 7,615.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,390.32/12,566.95 = 7,615.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,390.32x = 12,566.95 × 7,615.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,390.32x = 95,701,703.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,701,703.64/8,390.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,406.21

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