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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.03, 11,372.91 and 7,249.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.03, 11,372.91 and 7,249.19 is: 9,998.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.03 : 11,372.91 = 7,249.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.03/11,372.91 = 7,249.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.03x = 11,372.91 × 7,249.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.03x = 82,444,385.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,444,385.44/8,246.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,998.07

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