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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,899.72, 12,276.08 and 7,135.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,899.72, 12,276.08 and 7,135.54 is: 9,842.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,899.72 : 12,276.08 = 7,135.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,899.72/12,276.08 = 7,135.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,899.72x = 12,276.08 × 7,135.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,899.72x = 87,596,459.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,596,459.88/8,899.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,842.61

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