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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,790.72, 12,122.10 and 7,536.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,790.72, 12,122.10 and 7,536.12 is: 10,392.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,790.72 : 12,122.10 = 7,536.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,790.72/12,122.10 = 7,536.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,790.72x = 12,122.10 × 7,536.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,790.72x = 91,353,600.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,353,600.25/8,790.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,392.05

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