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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.68, 11,491.68 and 7,325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.68, 11,491.68 and 7,325.44 is: 10,108.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.68 : 11,491.68 = 7,325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.68/11,491.68 = 7,325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.68x = 11,491.68 × 7,325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.68x = 84,181,612.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,181,612.34/8,327.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,108.65

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