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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,216.74, 12,306.66 and 7,939.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,216.74, 12,306.66 and 7,939.95 is: 11,892.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,216.74 : 12,306.66 = 7,939.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,216.74/12,306.66 = 7,939.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,216.74x = 12,306.66 × 7,939.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,216.74x = 97,714,246.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,714,246.09/8,216.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,892.09

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