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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.62, 12,262.59 and 7,637.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.62, 12,262.59 and 7,637.82 is: 10,532.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.62 : 12,262.59 = 7,637.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.62/12,262.59 = 7,637.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.62x = 12,262.59 × 7,637.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.62x = 93,659,455.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,659,455.15/8,892.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,532.27

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