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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,603.89, 12,836.96 and 7,668.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,603.89, 12,836.96 and 7,668.34 is: 11,441.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,603.89 : 12,836.96 = 7,668.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,603.89/12,836.96 = 7,668.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,603.89x = 12,836.96 × 7,668.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,603.89x = 98,438,175.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,438,175.30/8,603.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,441.13

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