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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.44, 13,254.96 and 7,187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.44, 13,254.96 and 7,187.92 is: 10,783.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.44 : 13,254.96 = 7,187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.44/13,254.96 = 7,187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.44x = 13,254.96 × 7,187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.44x = 95,275,592.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,275,592.08/8,835.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,783.34

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