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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,895.31, 12,266.31 and 7,640.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,895.31, 12,266.31 and 7,640.52 is: 10,536.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,895.31 : 12,266.31 = 7,640.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,895.31/12,266.31 = 7,640.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,895.31x = 12,266.31 × 7,640.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,895.31x = 93,720,986.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,720,986.88/8,895.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,536.00

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