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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,883.64, 12,259.92 and 7,629.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,883.64, 12,259.92 and 7,629.76 is: 10,529.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,883.64 : 12,259.92 = 7,629.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,883.64/12,259.92 = 7,629.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,883.64x = 12,259.92 × 7,629.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,883.64x = 93,540,247.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,540,247.22/8,883.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,529.50

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