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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,144.96, 12,193.60 and 7,366.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,144.96, 12,193.60 and 7,366.76 is: 11,028.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,144.96 : 12,193.60 = 7,366.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,144.96/12,193.60 = 7,366.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,144.96x = 12,193.60 × 7,366.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,144.96x = 89,827,324.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,827,324.74/8,144.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,028.58

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