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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,275.50, 11,441.79 and 7,908.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,275.50, 11,441.79 and 7,908.30 is: 10,934.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,275.50 : 11,441.79 = 7,908.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,275.50/11,441.79 = 7,908.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,275.50x = 11,441.79 × 7,908.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,275.50x = 90,485,107.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,485,107.86/8,275.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,934.10

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