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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,258.98, 12,323.07 and 7,471.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,258.98, 12,323.07 and 7,471.66 is: 11,148.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,258.98 : 12,323.07 = 7,471.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,258.98/12,323.07 = 7,471.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,258.98x = 12,323.07 × 7,471.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,258.98x = 92,073,789.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,073,789.20/8,258.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,148.32

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