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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.28, 12,301.26 and 7,587.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.28, 12,301.26 and 7,587.08 is: 10,446.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.28 : 12,301.26 = 7,587.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.28/12,301.26 = 7,587.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.28x = 12,301.26 × 7,587.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.28x = 93,330,643.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,330,643.72/8,934.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,446.35

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