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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,875.17, 12,236.37 and 7,276.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,875.17, 12,236.37 and 7,276.03 is: 10,031.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,875.17 : 12,236.37 = 7,276.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,875.17/12,236.37 = 7,276.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,875.17x = 12,236.37 × 7,276.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,875.17x = 89,032,137.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,032,137.34/8,875.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,031.60

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