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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.35, 12,414.60 and 7,544.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.35, 12,414.60 and 7,544.44 is: 11,375.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.35 : 12,414.60 = 7,544.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.35/12,414.60 = 7,544.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.35x = 12,414.60 × 7,544.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.35x = 93,661,220.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,661,220.34/8,233.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,375.84

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