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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,902.92, 12,287.91 and 7,409.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,902.92, 12,287.91 and 7,409.37 is: 10,226.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,902.92 : 12,287.91 = 7,409.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,902.92/12,287.91 = 7,409.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,902.92x = 12,287.91 × 7,409.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,902.92x = 91,045,671.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,045,671.72/8,902.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,226.50

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