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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.70, 12,400.05 and 7,633.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.70, 12,400.05 and 7,633.10 is: 11,449.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.70 : 12,400.05 = 7,633.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.70/12,400.05 = 7,633.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.70x = 12,400.05 × 7,633.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.70x = 94,650,821.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,650,821.66/8,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,449.65

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