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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,894.81, 12,265.62 and 7,640.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,894.81, 12,265.62 and 7,640.01 is: 10,535.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,894.81 : 12,265.62 = 7,640.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,894.81/12,265.62 = 7,640.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,894.81x = 12,265.62 × 7,640.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,894.81x = 93,709,459.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,709,459.46/8,894.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,535.30

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