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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,651.39, 11,913.75 and 7,516.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,651.39, 11,913.75 and 7,516.53 is: 10,350.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,651.39 : 11,913.75 = 7,516.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,651.39/11,913.75 = 7,516.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,651.39x = 11,913.75 × 7,516.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,651.39x = 89,550,059.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,550,059.29/8,651.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,350.95

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