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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,822.67, 13,297.42 and 7,604.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,822.67, 13,297.42 and 7,604.78 is: 11,461.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,822.67 : 13,297.42 = 7,604.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,822.67/13,297.42 = 7,604.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,822.67x = 13,297.42 × 7,604.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,822.67x = 101,123,967.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,123,967.90/8,822.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,461.83

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