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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.51, 12,345.48 and 7,708.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.51, 12,345.48 and 7,708.95 is: 10,628.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.51 : 12,345.48 = 7,708.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.51/12,345.48 = 7,708.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.51x = 12,345.48 × 7,708.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.51x = 95,170,688.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,170,688.05/8,954.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,628.25

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