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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,898.73, 12,241.83 and 7,694.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,898.73, 12,241.83 and 7,694.73 is: 10,585.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,898.73 : 12,241.83 = 7,694.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,898.73/12,241.83 = 7,694.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,898.73x = 12,241.83 × 7,694.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,898.73x = 94,197,576.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,197,576.56/8,898.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,585.51

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