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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,860.44, 13,221.24 and 7,929.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,860.44, 13,221.24 and 7,929.60 is: 11,832.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,860.44 : 13,221.24 = 7,929.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,860.44/13,221.24 = 7,929.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,860.44x = 13,221.24 × 7,929.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,860.44x = 104,839,144.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,839,144.70/8,860.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,832.27

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