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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,263.80, 12,395.70 and 7,356.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,263.80, 12,395.70 and 7,356.60 is: 11,034.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,263.80 : 12,395.70 = 7,356.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,263.80/12,395.70 = 7,356.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,263.80x = 12,395.70 × 7,356.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,263.80x = 91,190,206.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,190,206.62/8,263.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,034.90

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