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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,874.13, 12,262.50 and 7,597.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,874.13, 12,262.50 and 7,597.77 is: 10,498.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,874.13 : 12,262.50 = 7,597.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,874.13/12,262.50 = 7,597.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,874.13x = 12,262.50 × 7,597.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,874.13x = 93,167,722.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,167,722.79/8,874.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,498.80

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