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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,976.57, 12,380.60 and 7,795.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,976.57, 12,380.60 and 7,795.59 is: 10,751.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,976.57 : 12,380.60 = 7,795.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,976.57/12,380.60 = 7,795.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,976.57x = 12,380.60 × 7,795.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,976.57x = 96,514,080.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,514,080.41/8,976.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,751.77

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