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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.24, 12,214.44 and 7,863.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.24, 12,214.44 and 7,863.09 is: 10,855.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.24 : 12,214.44 = 7,863.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.24/12,214.44 = 7,863.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.24x = 12,214.44 × 7,863.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.24x = 96,043,241.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,043,241.02/8,847.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,855.73

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