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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,235.39, 11,357.32 and 7,044.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,235.39, 11,357.32 and 7,044.87 is: 9,715.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,235.39 : 11,357.32 = 7,044.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,235.39/11,357.32 = 7,044.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,235.39x = 11,357.32 × 7,044.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,235.39x = 80,010,842.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,010,842.95/8,235.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,715.49

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