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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,636.83, 12,969.69 and 7,550.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,636.83, 12,969.69 and 7,550.62 is: 11,338.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,636.83 : 12,969.69 = 7,550.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,636.83/12,969.69 = 7,550.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,636.83x = 12,969.69 × 7,550.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,636.83x = 97,929,200.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,929,200.71/8,636.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,338.56

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