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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,972.37, 12,365.91 and 7,941.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,972.37, 12,365.91 and 7,941.24 is: 10,944.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,972.37 : 12,365.91 = 7,941.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,972.37/12,365.91 = 7,941.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,972.37x = 12,365.91 × 7,941.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,972.37x = 98,200,659.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,200,659.13/8,972.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,944.78

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