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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.37, 12,367.61 and 7,151.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.37, 12,367.61 and 7,151.58 is: 10,717.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.37 : 12,367.61 = 7,151.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.37/12,367.61 = 7,151.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.37x = 12,367.61 × 7,151.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.37x = 88,447,916.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,447,916.57/8,252.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,717.88

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