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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,325.66, 12,427.75 and 7,274.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,325.66, 12,427.75 and 7,274.70 is: 10,858.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,325.66 : 12,427.75 = 7,274.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,325.66/12,427.75 = 7,274.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,325.66x = 12,427.75 × 7,274.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,325.66x = 90,408,217.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,408,217.43/8,325.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,858.98

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