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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,807.99, 12,150.96 and 7,800.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,807.99, 12,150.96 and 7,800.71 is: 10,761.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,807.99 : 12,150.96 = 7,800.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,807.99/12,150.96 = 7,800.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,807.99x = 12,150.96 × 7,800.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,807.99x = 94,786,069.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,786,069.05/8,807.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,761.37

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