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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,333.83, 12,489.90 and 7,451.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,333.83, 12,489.90 and 7,451.20 is: 11,167.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,333.83 : 12,489.90 = 7,451.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,333.83/12,489.90 = 7,451.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,333.83x = 12,489.90 × 7,451.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,333.83x = 93,064,742.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,064,742.88/8,333.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,167.10

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