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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,889.71, 12,258.61 and 7,634.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,889.71, 12,258.61 and 7,634.93 is: 10,528.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,889.71 : 12,258.61 = 7,634.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,889.71/12,258.61 = 7,634.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,889.71x = 12,258.61 × 7,634.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,889.71x = 93,593,548.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,593,548.87/8,889.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,528.31

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