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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,592.01, 12,862.08 and 7,770.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,592.01, 12,862.08 and 7,770.67 is: 11,632.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,592.01 : 12,862.08 = 7,770.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,592.01/12,862.08 = 7,770.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,592.01x = 12,862.08 × 7,770.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,592.01x = 99,946,979.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,946,979.19/8,592.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,632.55

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