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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,963.89, 12,352.54 and 7,547.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,963.89, 12,352.54 and 7,547.80 is: 10,401.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,963.89 : 12,352.54 = 7,547.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,963.89/12,352.54 = 7,547.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,963.89x = 12,352.54 × 7,547.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,963.89x = 93,234,501.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,234,501.41/8,963.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,401.12

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