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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,768.86, 13,127.77 and 7,544.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,768.86, 13,127.77 and 7,544.14 is: 11,294.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,768.86 : 13,127.77 = 7,544.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,768.86/13,127.77 = 7,544.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,768.86x = 13,127.77 × 7,544.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,768.86x = 99,037,711.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,037,711.38/8,768.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,294.25

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