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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,254.23, 12,357.99 and 7,475.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,254.23, 12,357.99 and 7,475.82 is: 11,192.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,254.23 : 12,357.99 = 7,475.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,254.23/12,357.99 = 7,475.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,254.23x = 12,357.99 × 7,475.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,254.23x = 92,386,108.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,386,108.80/8,254.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,192.58

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