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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,663.76, 11,930.81 and 7,528.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,663.76, 11,930.81 and 7,528.91 is: 10,368.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,663.76 : 11,930.81 = 7,528.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,663.76/11,930.81 = 7,528.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,663.76x = 11,930.81 × 7,528.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,663.76x = 89,825,897.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,825,897.42/8,663.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,368.00

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