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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,232.88, 12,376.08 and 6,607.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,232.88, 12,376.08 and 6,607.24 is: 9,932.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,232.88 : 12,376.08 = 6,607.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,232.88/12,376.08 = 6,607.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,232.88x = 12,376.08 × 6,607.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,232.88x = 81,771,730.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,771,730.82/8,232.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,932.34

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