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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,837.96, 13,309.55 and 7,697.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,837.96, 13,309.55 and 7,697.48 is: 11,592.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,837.96 : 13,309.55 = 7,697.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,837.96/13,309.55 = 7,697.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,837.96x = 13,309.55 × 7,697.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,837.96x = 102,449,994.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,449,994.93/8,837.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,592.04

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