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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,963.82, 12,373.44 and 7,699.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,963.82, 12,373.44 and 7,699.82 is: 10,628.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,963.82 : 12,373.44 = 7,699.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,963.82/12,373.44 = 7,699.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,963.82x = 12,373.44 × 7,699.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,963.82x = 95,273,198.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,273,198.91/8,963.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,628.64

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