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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,851.83, 12,207.56 and 7,364.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,851.83, 12,207.56 and 7,364.67 is: 10,156.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851.83 : 12,207.56 = 7,364.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851.83/12,207.56 = 7,364.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851.83x = 12,207.56 × 7,364.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851.83x = 89,904,614.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,904,614.08/8,851.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,156.61

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