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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,280.08, 12,385.94 and 7,550.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,280.08, 12,385.94 and 7,550.17 is: 11,294.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,280.08 : 12,385.94 = 7,550.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,280.08/12,385.94 = 7,550.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,280.08x = 12,385.94 × 7,550.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,280.08x = 93,515,883.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,515,883.89/8,280.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,294.09

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