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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,547.64, 12,779.30 and 7,245.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,547.64, 12,779.30 and 7,245.92 is: 10,833.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,547.64 : 12,779.30 = 7,245.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,547.64/12,779.30 = 7,245.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,547.64x = 12,779.30 × 7,245.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,547.64x = 92,597,785.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,597,785.46/8,547.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,833.14

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