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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,799.24, 13,186.44 and 7,757.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,799.24, 13,186.44 and 7,757.04 is: 11,624.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,799.24 : 13,186.44 = 7,757.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,799.24/13,186.44 = 7,757.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,799.24x = 13,186.44 × 7,757.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,799.24x = 102,287,742.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,287,742.54/8,799.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,624.61

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