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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,238.16, 11,373.96 and 7,352.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,238.16, 11,373.96 and 7,352.44 is: 10,151.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,238.16 : 11,373.96 = 7,352.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,238.16/11,373.96 = 7,352.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,238.16x = 11,373.96 × 7,352.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,238.16x = 83,626,358.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,626,358.46/8,238.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,151.10

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