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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,709.26, 12,990.60 and 7,911.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,709.26, 12,990.60 and 7,911.05 is: 11,800.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,709.26 : 12,990.60 = 7,911.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,709.26/12,990.60 = 7,911.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,709.26x = 12,990.60 × 7,911.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,709.26x = 102,769,221.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,769,221.18/8,709.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,800.00

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