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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,600.94, 11,876.32 and 7,007.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,600.94, 11,876.32 and 7,007.82 is: 9,676.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,600.94 : 11,876.32 = 7,007.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,600.94/11,876.32 = 7,007.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,600.94x = 11,876.32 × 7,007.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,600.94x = 83,227,112.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,227,112.82/8,600.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,676.51

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