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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,811.35, 12,152.59 and 7,746.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,811.35, 12,152.59 and 7,746.85 is: 10,684.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,811.35 : 12,152.59 = 7,746.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,811.35/12,152.59 = 7,746.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,811.35x = 12,152.59 × 7,746.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,811.35x = 94,144,291.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,144,291.84/8,811.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,684.43

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