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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,905.34, 12,276.15 and 7,640.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,905.34, 12,276.15 and 7,640.30 is: 10,532.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,905.34 : 12,276.15 = 7,640.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,905.34/12,276.15 = 7,640.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,905.34x = 12,276.15 × 7,640.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,905.34x = 93,793,468.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,793,468.85/8,905.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,532.27

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