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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,270.18, 11,424.47 and 7,522.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,270.18, 11,424.47 and 7,522.82 is: 10,392.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,270.18 : 11,424.47 = 7,522.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,270.18/11,424.47 = 7,522.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,270.18x = 11,424.47 × 7,522.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,270.18x = 85,944,222.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,944,222.35/8,270.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,392.06

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