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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,783.24, 12,106.87 and 7,364.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,783.24, 12,106.87 and 7,364.12 is: 10,150.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,783.24 : 12,106.87 = 7,364.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,783.24/12,106.87 = 7,364.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,783.24x = 12,106.87 × 7,364.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,783.24x = 89,156,364.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,156,364.56/8,783.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,150.74

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