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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,888.58, 12,257.06 and 7,633.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,888.58, 12,257.06 and 7,633.80 is: 10,526.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,888.58 : 12,257.06 = 7,633.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,888.58/12,257.06 = 7,633.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,888.58x = 12,257.06 × 7,633.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,888.58x = 93,567,906.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,567,906.46/8,888.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,526.76

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