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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,776.46, 12,134.85 and 7,669.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,776.46, 12,134.85 and 7,669.29 is: 10,604.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,776.46 : 12,134.85 = 7,669.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,776.46/12,134.85 = 7,669.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,776.46x = 12,134.85 × 7,669.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,776.46x = 93,065,700.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,065,700.50/8,776.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,604.01

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