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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.59, 12,161.34 and 7,688.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.59, 12,161.34 and 7,688.52 is: 10,630.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.59 : 12,161.34 = 7,688.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.59/12,161.34 = 7,688.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.59x = 12,161.34 × 7,688.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.59x = 93,502,705.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,502,705.82/8,795.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,630.64

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