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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,881.68, 12,273 and 7,698.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,881.68, 12,273 and 7,698.96 is: 10,638.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,881.68 : 12,273 = 7,698.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,881.68/12,273 = 7,698.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,881.68x = 12,273 × 7,698.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,881.68x = 94,489,336.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,489,336.08/8,881.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,638.68

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