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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.53, 11,354.18 and 7,550.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.53, 11,354.18 and 7,550.53 is: 10,412.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.53 : 11,354.18 = 7,550.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.53/11,354.18 = 7,550.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.53x = 11,354.18 × 7,550.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.53x = 85,730,038.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,730,038.96/8,233.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,412.31

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