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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,899.88, 12,275.15 and 7,491.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,899.88, 12,275.15 and 7,491.08 is: 10,332.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,899.88 : 12,275.15 = 7,491.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,899.88/12,275.15 = 7,491.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,899.88x = 12,275.15 × 7,491.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,899.88x = 91,954,123.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,954,123.89/8,899.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,332.07

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