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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,726.96, 12,041.52 and 7,398.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,726.96, 12,041.52 and 7,398.56 is: 10,208.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,726.96 : 12,041.52 = 7,398.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,726.96/12,041.52 = 7,398.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,726.96x = 12,041.52 × 7,398.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,726.96x = 89,089,908.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,089,908.21/8,726.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,208.58

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