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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,987.88, 12,395.94 and 7,546.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,987.88, 12,395.94 and 7,546.68 is: 10,408.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,987.88 : 12,395.94 = 7,546.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,987.88/12,395.94 = 7,546.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,987.88x = 12,395.94 × 7,546.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,987.88x = 93,548,192.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,548,192.48/8,987.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,408.26

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