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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,609.60, 12,898.36 and 7,231.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,609.60, 12,898.36 and 7,231.88 is: 10,834.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,609.60 : 12,898.36 = 7,231.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,609.60/12,898.36 = 7,231.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,609.60x = 12,898.36 × 7,231.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,609.60x = 93,279,391.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,279,391.72/8,609.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,834.35

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