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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,564.08, 11,773.09 and 7,364.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,564.08, 11,773.09 and 7,364.65 is: 10,124.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,564.08 : 11,773.09 = 7,364.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,564.08/11,773.09 = 7,364.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,564.08x = 11,773.09 × 7,364.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,564.08x = 86,704,705.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,704,705.68/8,564.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,124.23

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