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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,790.64, 12,139.67 and 7,524.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,790.64, 12,139.67 and 7,524.47 is: 10,391.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,790.64 : 12,139.67 = 7,524.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,790.64/12,139.67 = 7,524.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,790.64x = 12,139.67 × 7,524.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,790.64x = 91,344,582.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,344,582.72/8,790.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,391.12

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