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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,607.60, 12,895.36 and 7,229.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,607.60, 12,895.36 and 7,229.88 is: 10,831.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,607.60 : 12,895.36 = 7,229.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,607.60/12,895.36 = 7,229.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,607.60x = 12,895.36 × 7,229.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,607.60x = 93,231,905.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,231,905.36/8,607.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,831.35

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