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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,312.72, 11,486.76 and 7,907.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,312.72, 11,486.76 and 7,907.76 is: 10,927.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,312.72 : 11,486.76 = 7,907.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,312.72/11,486.76 = 7,907.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,312.72x = 11,486.76 × 7,907.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,312.72x = 90,834,541.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,834,541.26/8,312.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,927.17

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