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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,815.68, 12,158.56 and 7,493.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,815.68, 12,158.56 and 7,493.76 is: 10,335.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,815.68 : 12,158.56 = 7,493.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,815.68/12,158.56 = 7,493.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,815.68x = 12,158.56 × 7,493.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,815.68x = 91,113,330.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,113,330.59/8,815.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,335.37

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