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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,899.23, 12,242.52 and 7,695.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,899.23, 12,242.52 and 7,695.24 is: 10,586.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,899.23 : 12,242.52 = 7,695.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,899.23/12,242.52 = 7,695.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,899.23x = 12,242.52 × 7,695.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,899.23x = 94,209,129.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,209,129.60/8,899.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,586.21

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