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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.63, 12,315.34 and 7,687.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.63, 12,315.34 and 7,687.05 is: 10,598.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.63 : 12,315.34 = 7,687.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.63/12,315.34 = 7,687.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.63x = 12,315.34 × 7,687.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.63x = 94,668,634.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,668,634.35/8,932.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,598.07

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