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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.24, 12,323.98 and 7,037.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.24, 12,323.98 and 7,037.95 is: 9,710.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.24 : 12,323.98 = 7,037.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.24/12,323.98 = 7,037.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.24x = 12,323.98 × 7,037.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.24x = 86,735,555.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,735,555.04/8,932.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,710.39

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