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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,920.18, 12,282.36 and 7,923.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,920.18, 12,282.36 and 7,923.73 is: 10,910.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,920.18 : 12,282.36 = 7,923.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,920.18/12,282.36 = 7,923.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,920.18x = 12,282.36 × 7,923.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,920.18x = 97,322,104.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,322,104.40/8,920.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,910.33

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