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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,891.31, 12,260.79 and 7,636.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,891.31, 12,260.79 and 7,636.50 is: 10,530.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,891.31 : 12,260.79 = 7,636.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,891.31/12,260.79 = 7,636.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,891.31x = 12,260.79 × 7,636.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,891.31x = 93,629,522.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,629,522.84/8,891.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,530.45

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