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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,263.19, 12,379.74 and 7,377.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,263.19, 12,379.74 and 7,377.45 is: 11,052.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,263.19 : 12,379.74 = 7,377.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,263.19/12,379.74 = 7,377.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,263.19x = 12,379.74 × 7,377.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,263.19x = 91,330,875.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,330,875.98/8,263.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,052.74

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