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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,811.96, 13,230.60 and 7,729.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,811.96, 13,230.60 and 7,729.44 is: 11,605.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,811.96 : 13,230.60 = 7,729.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,811.96/13,230.60 = 7,729.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,811.96x = 13,230.60 × 7,729.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,811.96x = 102,265,128.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,265,128.86/8,811.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,605.26

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