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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,923.60, 12,308.92 and 7,033.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,923.60, 12,308.92 and 7,033.12 is: 9,701.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,923.60 : 12,308.92 = 7,033.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,923.60/12,308.92 = 7,033.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,923.60x = 12,308.92 × 7,033.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,923.60x = 86,570,111.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,570,111.43/8,923.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,701.25

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