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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,218.74, 12,309.66 and 7,941.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,218.74, 12,309.66 and 7,941.95 is: 11,895.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,218.74 : 12,309.66 = 7,941.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,218.74/12,309.66 = 7,941.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,218.74x = 12,309.66 × 7,941.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,218.74x = 97,762,704.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,762,704.24/8,218.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,895.10

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