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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,681.60, 12,996.80 and 7,657.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,681.60, 12,996.80 and 7,657.60 is: 11,463.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,681.60 : 12,996.80 = 7,657.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,681.60/12,996.80 = 7,657.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,681.60x = 12,996.80 × 7,657.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,681.60x = 99,524,295.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,524,295.68/8,681.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,463.82

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