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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,157.26, 11,251.20 and 7,487.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,157.26, 11,251.20 and 7,487.24 is: 10,327.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,157.26 : 11,251.20 = 7,487.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,157.26/11,251.20 = 7,487.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,157.26x = 11,251.20 × 7,487.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,157.26x = 84,240,434.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,240,434.69/8,157.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,327.05

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