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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,910.72, 13,354.56 and 7,866.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,910.72, 13,354.56 and 7,866.72 is: 11,789.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,910.72 : 13,354.56 = 7,866.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,910.72/13,354.56 = 7,866.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,910.72x = 13,354.56 × 7,866.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,910.72x = 105,056,584.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,056,584.24/8,910.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,789.91

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