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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,931.84, 12,326.72 and 7,676.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,931.84, 12,326.72 and 7,676.96 is: 10,594.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,931.84 : 12,326.72 = 7,676.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,931.84/12,326.72 = 7,676.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,931.84x = 12,326.72 × 7,676.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,931.84x = 94,631,736.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,631,736.37/8,931.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,594.88

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