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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,905.06, 12,312.47 and 7,797.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,905.06, 12,312.47 and 7,797.90 is: 10,781.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,905.06 : 12,312.47 = 7,797.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,905.06/12,312.47 = 7,797.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,905.06x = 12,312.47 × 7,797.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,905.06x = 96,011,338.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,011,338.70/8,905.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,781.66

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