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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,877.59, 12,244.93 and 7,199.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,877.59, 12,244.93 and 7,199.07 is: 9,929.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,877.59 : 12,244.93 = 7,199.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,877.59/12,244.93 = 7,199.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,877.59x = 12,244.93 × 7,199.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,877.59x = 88,152,108.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,152,108.22/8,877.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,929.73

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