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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.28, 12,298.50 and 7,585.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.28, 12,298.50 and 7,585.08 is: 10,443.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.28 : 12,298.50 = 7,585.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.28/12,298.50 = 7,585.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.28x = 12,298.50 × 7,585.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.28x = 93,285,060.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,285,060.26/8,932.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,443.59

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