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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,761.76, 12,080.36 and 7,076.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,761.76, 12,080.36 and 7,076.96 is: 9,757.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,761.76 : 12,080.36 = 7,076.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,761.76/12,080.36 = 7,076.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,761.76x = 12,080.36 × 7,076.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,761.76x = 85,492,224.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,492,224.51/8,761.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,757.43

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