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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,961.89, 12,349.78 and 7,545.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,961.89, 12,349.78 and 7,545.80 is: 10,398.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,961.89 : 12,349.78 = 7,545.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,961.89/12,349.78 = 7,545.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,961.89x = 12,349.78 × 7,545.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,961.89x = 93,188,969.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,188,969.92/8,961.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,398.36

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