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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.50, 12,350.61 and 7,825.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.50, 12,350.61 and 7,825.59 is: 10,820.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.50 : 12,350.61 = 7,825.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.50/12,350.61 = 7,825.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.50x = 12,350.61 × 7,825.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.50x = 96,650,810.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,650,810.11/8,932.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,820.13

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