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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,640.96, 12,936.74 and 7,952.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,640.96, 12,936.74 and 7,952.06 is: 11,905.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,640.96 : 12,936.74 = 7,952.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,640.96/12,936.74 = 7,952.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,640.96x = 12,936.74 × 7,952.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,640.96x = 102,873,628.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,873,628.24/8,640.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,905.35

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