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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,945.73, 12,345.89 and 7,623.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,945.73, 12,345.89 and 7,623.81 is: 10,521.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,945.73 : 12,345.89 = 7,623.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,945.73/12,345.89 = 7,623.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,945.73x = 12,345.89 × 7,623.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,945.73x = 94,122,681.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,122,681.52/8,945.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,521.52

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