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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.73, 12,355.74 and 7,474.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.73, 12,355.74 and 7,474.32 is: 11,190.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.73 : 12,355.74 = 7,474.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.73/12,355.74 = 7,474.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.73x = 12,355.74 × 7,474.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.73x = 92,350,754.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,350,754.60/8,252.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,190.33

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