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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,277.96, 12,350.22 and 7,975.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,277.96, 12,350.22 and 7,975.43 is: 11,898.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,277.96 : 12,350.22 = 7,975.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,277.96/12,350.22 = 7,975.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,277.96x = 12,350.22 × 7,975.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,277.96x = 98,498,315.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,498,315.09/8,277.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,898.86

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