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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,632.58, 12,926.39 and 7,910.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,632.58, 12,926.39 and 7,910.87 is: 11,845.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,632.58 : 12,926.39 = 7,910.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,632.58/12,926.39 = 7,910.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,632.58x = 12,926.39 × 7,910.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,632.58x = 102,258,886.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,258,886.67/8,632.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,845.70

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