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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,652.76, 12,947.64 and 7,496.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,652.76, 12,947.64 and 7,496.26 is: 11,217.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,652.76 : 12,947.64 = 7,496.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,652.76/12,947.64 = 7,496.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,652.76x = 12,947.64 × 7,496.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,652.76x = 97,058,875.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,058,875.83/8,652.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,217.10

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