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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,238.08, 12,417.28 and 7,536.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,238.08, 12,417.28 and 7,536.83 is: 11,360.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,238.08 : 12,417.28 = 7,536.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,238.08/12,417.28 = 7,536.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,238.08x = 12,417.28 × 7,536.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,238.08x = 93,586,866.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,586,866.34/8,238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,360.28

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