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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,894.21, 12,264.82 and 7,639.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,894.21, 12,264.82 and 7,639.43 is: 10,534.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,894.21 : 12,264.82 = 7,639.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,894.21/12,264.82 = 7,639.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,894.21x = 12,264.82 × 7,639.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,894.21x = 93,696,153.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,696,153.43/8,894.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,534.52

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