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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926.70, 12,298.84 and 7,485.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926.70, 12,298.84 and 7,485.10 is: 10,312.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926.70 : 12,298.84 = 7,485.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926.70/12,298.84 = 7,485.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926.70x = 12,298.84 × 7,485.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926.70x = 92,057,997.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,057,997.82/8,926.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,312.66

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