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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,788.67, 12,134.03 and 7,842.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,788.67, 12,134.03 and 7,842.84 is: 10,828.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,788.67 : 12,134.03 = 7,842.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,788.67/12,134.03 = 7,842.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,788.67x = 12,134.03 × 7,842.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,788.67x = 95,165,210.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,165,210.25/8,788.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,828.17

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