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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,907.72, 12,271.25 and 7,491.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,907.72, 12,271.25 and 7,491.44 is: 10,320.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,907.72 : 12,271.25 = 7,491.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,907.72/12,271.25 = 7,491.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,907.72x = 12,271.25 × 7,491.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,907.72x = 91,929,271.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,929,271.34/8,907.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,320.18

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