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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,878.02, 12,260.79 and 7,371.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,878.02, 12,260.79 and 7,371.05 is: 10,179.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,878.02 : 12,260.79 = 7,371.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,878.02/12,260.79 = 7,371.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,878.02x = 12,260.79 × 7,371.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,878.02x = 90,374,834.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,374,834.83/8,878.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,179.62

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