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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,445.74, 11,658.41 and 7,560.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,445.74, 11,658.41 and 7,560.01 is: 10,435.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,445.74 : 11,658.41 = 7,560.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,445.74/11,658.41 = 7,560.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,445.74x = 11,658.41 × 7,560.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,445.74x = 88,137,696.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,137,696.18/8,445.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,435.76

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