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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,748.61, 12,065.64 and 7,392.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,748.61, 12,065.64 and 7,392.52 is: 10,195.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,748.61 : 12,065.64 = 7,392.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,748.61/12,065.64 = 7,392.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,748.61x = 12,065.64 × 7,392.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,748.61x = 89,195,446.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,195,446.09/8,748.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,195.39

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