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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,195.69, 12,303.28 and 7,861.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,195.69, 12,303.28 and 7,861.49 is: 11,801.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,195.69 : 12,303.28 = 7,861.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,195.69/12,303.28 = 7,861.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,195.69x = 12,303.28 × 7,861.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,195.69x = 96,722,112.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,722,112.69/8,195.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,801.59

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