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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,535.03, 12,848.65 and 7,676.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,535.03, 12,848.65 and 7,676.76 is: 11,556.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,535.03 : 12,848.65 = 7,676.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,535.03/12,848.65 = 7,676.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,535.03x = 12,848.65 × 7,676.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,535.03x = 98,636,002.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,636,002.37/8,535.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,556.61

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