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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,810.32, 13,147.40 and 7,828.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,810.32, 13,147.40 and 7,828.60 is: 11,682.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,810.32 : 13,147.40 = 7,828.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,810.32/13,147.40 = 7,828.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,810.32x = 13,147.40 × 7,828.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,810.32x = 102,925,735.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,925,735.64/8,810.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,682.41

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