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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.48, 11,394.96 and 7,622.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.48, 11,394.96 and 7,622.77 is: 10,525.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.48 : 11,394.96 = 7,622.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.48/11,394.96 = 7,622.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.48x = 11,394.96 × 7,622.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.48x = 86,861,159.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,861,159.24/8,252.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,525.47

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