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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,922.99, 12,319.75 and 7,975.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,922.99, 12,319.75 and 7,975.75 is: 11,011.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,922.99 : 12,319.75 = 7,975.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,922.99/12,319.75 = 7,975.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,922.99x = 12,319.75 × 7,975.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,922.99x = 98,259,203.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,259,203.47/8,922.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,011.91

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