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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,325.20, 11,502.28 and 8,243.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,325.20, 11,502.28 and 8,243.28 is: 11,389.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,325.20 : 11,502.28 = 8,243.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,325.20/11,502.28 = 8,243.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,325.20x = 11,502.28 × 8,243.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,325.20x = 94,816,514.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,816,514.68/8,325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,389.10

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