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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,237.69, 11,369.73 and 7,573.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,237.69, 11,369.73 and 7,573.49 is: 10,452.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,237.69 : 11,369.73 = 7,573.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,237.69/11,369.73 = 7,573.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,237.69x = 11,369.73 × 7,573.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,237.69x = 86,108,479.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,108,479.61/8,237.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,452.99

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