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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,905.84, 12,281.92 and 7,646.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,905.84, 12,281.92 and 7,646.49 is: 10,545.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,905.84 : 12,281.92 = 7,646.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,905.84/12,281.92 = 7,646.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,905.84x = 12,281.92 × 7,646.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,905.84x = 93,913,559.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,913,559.34/8,905.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,545.17

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