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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.19, 11,376.63 and 7,993.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.19, 11,376.63 and 7,993.71 is: 11,020.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.19 : 11,376.63 = 7,993.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.19/11,376.63 = 7,993.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.19x = 11,376.63 × 7,993.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.19x = 90,941,481.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,941,481.00/8,252.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,020.28

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