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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,712.06, 12,034.89 and 7,924.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,712.06, 12,034.89 and 7,924.74 is: 10,947.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,712.06 : 12,034.89 = 7,924.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,712.06/12,034.89 = 7,924.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,712.06x = 12,034.89 × 7,924.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,712.06x = 95,373,374.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,373,374.18/8,712.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,947.28

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