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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,976.72, 12,375.69 and 7,295.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,976.72, 12,375.69 and 7,295.47 is: 10,057.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,976.72 : 12,375.69 = 7,295.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,976.72/12,375.69 = 7,295.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,976.72x = 12,375.69 × 7,295.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,976.72x = 90,286,416.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,286,416.83/8,976.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,057.84

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