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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,655.39, 11,951.42 and 7,062.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,655.39, 11,951.42 and 7,062.26 is: 9,751.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,655.39 : 11,951.42 = 7,062.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,655.39/11,951.42 = 7,062.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,655.39x = 11,951.42 × 7,062.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,655.39x = 84,403,940.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,403,940.34/8,655.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,751.60

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