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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,428.61, 12,615.12 and 7,505.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,428.61, 12,615.12 and 7,505.97 is: 11,234.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,428.61 : 12,615.12 = 7,505.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,428.61/12,615.12 = 7,505.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,428.61x = 12,615.12 × 7,505.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,428.61x = 94,688,643.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,688,643.85/8,428.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,234.20

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