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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,761.77, 12,061.71 and 7,919.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,761.77, 12,061.71 and 7,919.98 is: 10,902.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,761.77 : 12,061.71 = 7,919.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,761.77/12,061.71 = 7,919.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,761.77x = 12,061.71 × 7,919.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,761.77x = 95,528,471.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,528,471.81/8,761.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,902.87

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