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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,243.90, 12,333.45 and 7,466.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,243.90, 12,333.45 and 7,466.30 is: 11,170.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,243.90 : 12,333.45 = 7,466.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,243.90/12,333.45 = 7,466.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,243.90x = 12,333.45 × 7,466.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,243.90x = 92,085,237.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,085,237.74/8,243.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,170.11

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