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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,663.75, 12,932.95 and 7,612.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,663.75, 12,932.95 and 7,612.80 is: 11,364.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,663.75 : 12,932.95 = 7,612.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,663.75/12,932.95 = 7,612.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,663.75x = 12,932.95 × 7,612.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,663.75x = 98,455,923.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,455,923.70/8,663.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,364.13

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