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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,308.53, 12,475.41 and 7,151.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,308.53, 12,475.41 and 7,151.25 is: 10,737.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,308.53 : 12,475.41 = 7,151.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,308.53/12,475.41 = 7,151.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,308.53x = 12,475.41 × 7,151.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,308.53x = 89,214,775.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,214,775.76/8,308.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,737.73

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