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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,311.95, 12,467.93 and 7,952.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,311.95, 12,467.93 and 7,952.01 is: 11,928.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,311.95 : 12,467.93 = 7,952.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,311.95/12,467.93 = 7,952.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,311.95x = 12,467.93 × 7,952.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,311.95x = 99,145,017.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,145,017.52/8,311.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,928.01

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