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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,256.15, 11,359.68 and 7,133.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,256.15, 11,359.68 and 7,133.49 is: 9,815.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,256.15 : 11,359.68 = 7,133.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,256.15/11,359.68 = 7,133.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,256.15x = 11,359.68 × 7,133.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,256.15x = 81,034,163.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,034,163.68/8,256.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,815.01

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