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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,241.03, 11,366.01 and 7,244.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,241.03, 11,366.01 and 7,244.19 is: 9,991.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,241.03 : 11,366.01 = 7,244.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,241.03/11,366.01 = 7,244.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,241.03x = 11,366.01 × 7,244.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,241.03x = 82,337,535.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,337,535.98/8,241.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,991.17

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