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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,495.78, 12,794.56 and 7,738.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,495.78, 12,794.56 and 7,738.25 is: 11,653.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,495.78 : 12,794.56 = 7,738.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,495.78/12,794.56 = 7,738.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,495.78x = 12,794.56 × 7,738.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,495.78x = 99,007,420.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,007,420.60/8,495.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,653.72

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