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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,232.88, 11,361.41 and 7,605.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,232.88, 11,361.41 and 7,605.01 is: 10,494.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,232.88 : 11,361.41 = 7,605.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,232.88/11,361.41 = 7,605.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,232.88x = 11,361.41 × 7,605.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,232.88x = 86,403,636.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,403,636.66/8,232.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,494.95

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