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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,614.64, 11,874.73 and 7,203.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,614.64, 11,874.73 and 7,203.00 is: 9,928.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,614.64 : 11,874.73 = 7,203.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,614.64/11,874.73 = 7,203.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,614.64x = 11,874.73 × 7,203.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,614.64x = 85,533,650.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,533,650.50/8,614.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,928.87

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