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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,562.92, 12,759.72 and 7,690.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,562.92, 12,759.72 and 7,690.80 is: 11,460.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,562.92 : 12,759.72 = 7,690.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,562.92/12,759.72 = 7,690.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,562.92x = 12,759.72 × 7,690.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,562.92x = 98,132,454.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,132,454.58/8,562.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,460.16

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