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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,663.60, 12,995.40 and 7,756.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,663.60, 12,995.40 and 7,756.40 is: 11,634.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,663.60 : 12,995.40 = 7,756.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,663.60/12,995.40 = 7,756.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,663.60x = 12,995.40 × 7,756.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,663.60x = 100,797,520.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,797,520.56/8,663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,634.60

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