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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.69, 12,195.29 and 7,506.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.69, 12,195.29 and 7,506.20 is: 10,353.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.69 : 12,195.29 = 7,506.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.69/12,195.29 = 7,506.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.69x = 12,195.29 × 7,506.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.69x = 91,540,248.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,540,248.27/8,841.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,353.25

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