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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,764.88, 12,103.40 and 8,152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,764.88, 12,103.40 and 8,152.52 is: 11,257.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,764.88 : 12,103.40 = 8,152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,764.88/12,103.40 = 8,152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,764.88x = 12,103.40 × 8,152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,764.88x = 98,673,210.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,673,210.57/8,764.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,257.79

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