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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,889.76, 12,291.20 and 7,397.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,889.76, 12,291.20 and 7,397.12 is: 10,227.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,889.76 : 12,291.20 = 7,397.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,889.76/12,291.20 = 7,397.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,889.76x = 12,291.20 × 7,397.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,889.76x = 90,919,481.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,919,481.34/8,889.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,227.44

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