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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,708.48, 11,990.39 and 7,685.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,708.48, 11,990.39 and 7,685.39 is: 10,581.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,708.48 : 11,990.39 = 7,685.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,708.48/11,990.39 = 7,685.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,708.48x = 11,990.39 × 7,685.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,708.48x = 92,150,725.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,150,725.02/8,708.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,581.72

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