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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,991.60, 12,367.28 and 7,219.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,991.60, 12,367.28 and 7,219.36 is: 9,929.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,991.60 : 12,367.28 = 7,219.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,991.60/12,367.28 = 7,219.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,991.60x = 12,367.28 × 7,219.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,991.60x = 89,283,846.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,283,846.54/8,991.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,929.70

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