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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.04, 11,370.14 and 7,247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.04, 11,370.14 and 7,247.20 is: 9,995.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.04 : 11,370.14 = 7,247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.04/11,370.14 = 7,247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.04x = 11,370.14 × 7,247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.04x = 82,401,678.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,401,678.61/8,244.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,995.30

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