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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,403.54, 12,588.60 and 7,714.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,403.54, 12,588.60 and 7,714.63 is: 11,556.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,403.54 : 12,588.60 = 7,714.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,403.54/12,588.60 = 7,714.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,403.54x = 12,588.60 × 7,714.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,403.54x = 97,116,392.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,116,392.49/8,403.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,556.61

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