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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.74, 12,207.51 and 7,076.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.74, 12,207.51 and 7,076.70 is: 9,766.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.74 : 12,207.51 = 7,076.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.74/12,207.51 = 7,076.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.74x = 12,207.51 × 7,076.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.74x = 86,388,886.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,388,886.02/8,845.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,766.16

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