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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.10, 12,442.65 and 7,891.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.10, 12,442.65 and 7,891.90 is: 11,837.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.10 : 12,442.65 = 7,891.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.10/12,442.65 = 7,891.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.10x = 12,442.65 × 7,891.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.10x = 98,196,149.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,196,149.54/8,295.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,837.85

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