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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.60, 12,411.91 and 7,533.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.60, 12,411.91 and 7,533.02 is: 11,355.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.60 : 12,411.91 = 7,533.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.60/12,411.91 = 7,533.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.60x = 12,411.91 × 7,533.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.60x = 93,499,066.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,499,066.54/8,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,355.80

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