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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,621.47, 11,893.55 and 7,375.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,621.47, 11,893.55 and 7,375.90 is: 10,175.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,621.47 : 11,893.55 = 7,375.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,621.47/11,893.55 = 7,375.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,621.47x = 11,893.55 × 7,375.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,621.47x = 87,725,635.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,725,635.45/8,621.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,175.25

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