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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,927.69, 12,309.75 and 7,243.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,927.69, 12,309.75 and 7,243.83 is: 9,988.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,927.69 : 12,309.75 = 7,243.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,927.69/12,309.75 = 7,243.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,927.69x = 12,309.75 × 7,243.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,927.69x = 89,169,736.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,169,736.34/8,927.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,988.00

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