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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.07, 11,428.44 and 7,525.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.07, 11,428.44 and 7,525.71 is: 10,396.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.07 : 11,428.44 = 7,525.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.07/11,428.44 = 7,525.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.07x = 11,428.44 × 7,525.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.07x = 86,007,125.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,007,125.19/8,273.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,396.03

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