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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.48, 11,103.18 and 7,258.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.48, 11,103.18 and 7,258.96 is: 9,996.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.48 : 11,103.18 = 7,258.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.48/11,103.18 = 7,258.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.48x = 11,103.18 × 7,258.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.48x = 80,597,539.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,597,539.49/8,062.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,996.62

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