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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,474.76, 12,695.40 and 7,836.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,474.76, 12,695.40 and 7,836.75 is: 11,739.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,474.76 : 12,695.40 = 7,836.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,474.76/12,695.40 = 7,836.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,474.76x = 12,695.40 × 7,836.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,474.76x = 99,490,675.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,490,675.95/8,474.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,739.65

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