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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.77, 12,310.41 and 7,033.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.77, 12,310.41 and 7,033.42 is: 9,701.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.77 : 12,310.41 = 7,033.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.77/12,310.41 = 7,033.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.77x = 12,310.41 × 7,033.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.77x = 86,584,283.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,584,283.90/8,924.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,701.57

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