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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,285.73, 12,433.84 and 7,507.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,285.73, 12,433.84 and 7,507.32 is: 11,265.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,285.73 : 12,433.84 = 7,507.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,285.73/12,433.84 = 7,507.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,285.73x = 12,433.84 × 7,507.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,285.73x = 93,344,815.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,344,815.71/8,285.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,265.73

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