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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,726.61, 12,037.31 and 7,610.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,726.61, 12,037.31 and 7,610.22 is: 10,497.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,726.61 : 12,037.31 = 7,610.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,726.61/12,037.31 = 7,610.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,726.61x = 12,037.31 × 7,610.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,726.61x = 91,606,539.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,606,539.26/8,726.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,497.38

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