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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,326.56, 12,429.10 and 7,275.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,326.56, 12,429.10 and 7,275.61 is: 10,860.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,326.56 : 12,429.10 = 7,275.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,326.56/12,429.10 = 7,275.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,326.56x = 12,429.10 × 7,275.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,326.56x = 90,429,185.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,429,185.73/8,326.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,860.33

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