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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,274.07, 11,429.82 and 7,526.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,274.07, 11,429.82 and 7,526.71 is: 10,397.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,274.07 : 11,429.82 = 7,526.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,274.07/11,429.82 = 7,526.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,274.07x = 11,429.82 × 7,526.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,274.07x = 86,028,940.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,028,940.49/8,274.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,397.42

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