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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,432.84, 12,562.68 and 8,053.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,432.84, 12,562.68 and 8,053.76 is: 11,997.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,432.84 : 12,562.68 = 8,053.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,432.84/12,562.68 = 8,053.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,432.84x = 12,562.68 × 8,053.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,432.84x = 101,176,809.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,176,809.68/8,432.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,997.95

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