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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,808.58, 12,148.78 and 7,744.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,808.58, 12,148.78 and 7,744.08 is: 10,680.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,808.58 : 12,148.78 = 7,744.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,808.58/12,148.78 = 7,744.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,808.58x = 12,148.78 × 7,744.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,808.58x = 94,081,124.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,081,124.22/8,808.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,680.62

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