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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,279.33, 12,404.25 and 7,097.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,279.33, 12,404.25 and 7,097.75 is: 10,633.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,279.33 : 12,404.25 = 7,097.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,279.33/12,404.25 = 7,097.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,279.33x = 12,404.25 × 7,097.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,279.33x = 88,042,203.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,042,203.42/8,279.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,633.97

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