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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,289.74, 12,415.48 and 7,551.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,289.74, 12,415.48 and 7,551.63 is: 11,310.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,289.74 : 12,415.48 = 7,551.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,289.74/12,415.48 = 7,551.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,289.74x = 12,415.48 × 7,551.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,289.74x = 93,757,092.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,757,092.35/8,289.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,310.01

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