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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,564.94, 12,826.45 and 7,733.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,564.94, 12,826.45 and 7,733.88 is: 11,581.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,564.94 : 12,826.45 = 7,733.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,564.94/12,826.45 = 7,733.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,564.94x = 12,826.45 × 7,733.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,564.94x = 99,198,234.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,198,234.79/8,564.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,581.89

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