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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,837.11, 12,183.89 and 7,237.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,837.11, 12,183.89 and 7,237.87 is: 9,978.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,837.11 : 12,183.89 = 7,237.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,837.11/12,183.89 = 7,237.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,837.11x = 12,183.89 × 7,237.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,837.11x = 88,185,399.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,185,399.55/8,837.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,978.99

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