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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.88, 11,996.98 and 7,753.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.88, 11,996.98 and 7,753.28 is: 11,562.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.88 : 11,996.98 = 7,753.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.88/11,996.98 = 7,753.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.88x = 11,996.98 × 7,753.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.88x = 93,015,945.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,015,945.09/8,044.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,562.13

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