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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,465.52, 12,670.68 and 7,657.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,465.52, 12,670.68 and 7,657.20 is: 11,460.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,465.52 : 12,670.68 = 7,657.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,465.52/12,670.68 = 7,657.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,465.52x = 12,670.68 × 7,657.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,465.52x = 97,021,930.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,021,930.90/8,465.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,460.84

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