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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.82, 13,295.72 and 7,297.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.82, 13,295.72 and 7,297.53 is: 10,946.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.82 : 13,295.72 = 7,297.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.82/13,295.72 = 7,297.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.82x = 13,295.72 × 7,297.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.82x = 97,025,879.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,025,879.08/8,863.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,946.29

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