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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,719.61, 12,064.70 and 7,602.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,719.61, 12,064.70 and 7,602.86 is: 10,519.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,719.61 : 12,064.70 = 7,602.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,719.61/12,064.70 = 7,602.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,719.61x = 12,064.70 × 7,602.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,719.61x = 91,726,274.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,726,274.21/8,719.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,519.54

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