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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,765.31, 12,065.43 and 7,644.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,765.31, 12,065.43 and 7,644.27 is: 10,522.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,765.31 : 12,065.43 = 7,644.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,765.31/12,065.43 = 7,644.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,765.31x = 12,065.43 × 7,644.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,765.31x = 92,231,404.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,231,404.59/8,765.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,522.32

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