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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,751.36, 12,074.22 and 7,909.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,751.36, 12,074.22 and 7,909.37 is: 10,912.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,751.36 : 12,074.22 = 7,909.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,751.36/12,074.22 = 7,909.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,751.36x = 12,074.22 × 7,909.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,751.36x = 95,499,413.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,499,413.07/8,751.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,912.52

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