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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,648.22, 12,987.98 and 7,953.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,648.22, 12,987.98 and 7,953.64 is: 11,944.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,648.22 : 12,987.98 = 7,953.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,648.22/12,987.98 = 7,953.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,648.22x = 12,987.98 × 7,953.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,648.22x = 103,301,717.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,301,717.25/8,648.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,944.85

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