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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,310.39, 11,443.86 and 7,425.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,310.39, 11,443.86 and 7,425.87 is: 10,225.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,310.39 : 11,443.86 = 7,425.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,310.39/11,443.86 = 7,425.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,310.39x = 11,443.86 × 7,425.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,310.39x = 84,980,616.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,980,616.66/8,310.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,225.83

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