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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,379.84, 12,565.89 and 7,723.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,379.84, 12,565.89 and 7,723.20 is: 11,581.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,379.84 : 12,565.89 = 7,723.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,379.84/12,565.89 = 7,723.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,379.84x = 12,565.89 × 7,723.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,379.84x = 97,048,881.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,048,881.65/8,379.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,581.23

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