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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,764.46, 12,033.79 and 8,536.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,764.46, 12,033.79 and 8,536.11 is: 11,720.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,764.46 : 12,033.79 = 8,536.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,764.46/12,033.79 = 8,536.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,764.46x = 12,033.79 × 8,536.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,764.46x = 102,721,755.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,721,755.16/8,764.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,720.26

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