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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.82, 12,190.80 and 7,993.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.82, 12,190.80 and 7,993.82 is: 11,029.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.82 : 12,190.80 = 7,993.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.82/12,190.80 = 7,993.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.82x = 12,190.80 × 7,993.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.82x = 97,451,121.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,451,121.31/8,835.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,029.10

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