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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,808.99, 12,152.34 and 7,801.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,808.99, 12,152.34 and 7,801.71 is: 10,762.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,808.99 : 12,152.34 = 7,801.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,808.99/12,152.34 = 7,801.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,808.99x = 12,152.34 × 7,801.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,808.99x = 94,809,032.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,809,032.50/8,808.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,762.76

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