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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,931.90, 12,323.52 and 7,037.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,931.90, 12,323.52 and 7,037.60 is: 9,709.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,931.90 : 12,323.52 = 7,037.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,931.90/12,323.52 = 7,037.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,931.90x = 12,323.52 × 7,037.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,931.90x = 86,728,004.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,728,004.35/8,931.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,709.92

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