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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.04, 12,256.05 and 7,623.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.04, 12,256.05 and 7,623.58 is: 10,507.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.04 : 12,256.05 = 7,623.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.04/12,256.05 = 7,623.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.04x = 12,256.05 × 7,623.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.04x = 93,434,977.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,434,977.66/8,892.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,507.71

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