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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.48, 13,277.87 and 7,963.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.48, 13,277.87 and 7,963.75 is: 11,948.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.48 : 13,277.87 = 7,963.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.48/13,277.87 = 7,963.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.48x = 13,277.87 × 7,963.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.48x = 105,741,623.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,741,623.93/8,849.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,948.90

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