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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.52, 12,546.84 and 7,537.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.52, 12,546.84 and 7,537.86 is: 11,357.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.52 : 12,546.84 = 7,537.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.52/12,546.84 = 7,537.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.52x = 12,546.84 × 7,537.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.52x = 94,576,323.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,576,323.36/8,327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,357.08

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