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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.08, 11,337.24 and 7,332.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.08, 11,337.24 and 7,332.96 is: 10,057.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.08 : 11,337.24 = 7,332.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.08/11,337.24 = 7,332.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.08x = 11,337.24 × 7,332.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.08x = 83,135,527.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,135,527.43/8,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,057.43

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