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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926.47, 12,308.25 and 7,242.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926.47, 12,308.25 and 7,242.68 is: 9,986.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926.47 : 12,308.25 = 7,242.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926.47/12,308.25 = 7,242.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926.47x = 12,308.25 × 7,242.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926.47x = 89,144,774.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,144,774.04/8,926.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,986.57

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