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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,948.88, 12,352.72 and 7,684.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,948.88, 12,352.72 and 7,684.84 is: 10,607.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,948.88 : 12,352.72 = 7,684.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,948.88/12,352.72 = 7,684.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,948.88x = 12,352.72 × 7,684.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,948.88x = 94,928,676.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,928,676.76/8,948.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,607.88

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