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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,739.04, 11,992.05 and 7,947.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,739.04, 11,992.05 and 7,947.04 is: 10,905.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,739.04 : 11,992.05 = 7,947.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,739.04/11,992.05 = 7,947.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,739.04x = 11,992.05 × 7,947.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,739.04x = 95,301,301.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,301,301.03/8,739.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,905.24

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