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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,279.33, 12,384.82 and 7,549.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,279.33, 12,384.82 and 7,549.41 is: 11,292.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,279.33 : 12,384.82 = 7,549.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,279.33/12,384.82 = 7,549.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,279.33x = 12,384.82 × 7,549.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,279.33x = 93,498,097.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,498,097.37/8,279.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,292.96

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