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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,197.82, 12,306.47 and 7,863.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,197.82, 12,306.47 and 7,863.62 is: 11,804.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,197.82 : 12,306.47 = 7,863.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,197.82/12,306.47 = 7,863.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,197.82x = 12,306.47 × 7,863.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,197.82x = 96,773,302.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,773,302.77/8,197.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,804.77

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