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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,928.91, 12,293.84 and 7,581.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,928.91, 12,293.84 and 7,581.69 is: 10,438.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,928.91 : 12,293.84 = 7,581.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,928.91/12,293.84 = 7,581.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,928.91x = 12,293.84 × 7,581.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,928.91x = 93,208,062.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,208,062.55/8,928.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,438.91

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