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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,311.39, 11,445.24 and 7,426.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,311.39, 11,445.24 and 7,426.87 is: 10,227.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,311.39 : 11,445.24 = 7,426.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,311.39/11,445.24 = 7,426.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,311.39x = 11,445.24 × 7,426.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,311.39x = 85,002,309.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,002,309.60/8,311.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,227.21

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