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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,651.80, 11,895.38 and 7,698.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,651.80, 11,895.38 and 7,698.40 is: 10,584.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,651.80 : 11,895.38 = 7,698.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,651.80/11,895.38 = 7,698.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,651.80x = 11,895.38 × 7,698.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,651.80x = 91,575,393.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,575,393.39/8,651.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,584.55

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