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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,347.72, 11,572.55 and 7,903.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,347.72, 11,572.55 and 7,903.84 is: 10,957.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,347.72 : 11,572.55 = 7,903.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,347.72/11,572.55 = 7,903.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,347.72x = 11,572.55 × 7,903.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,347.72x = 91,467,583.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,467,583.59/8,347.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,957.19

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