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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,342.55, 12,528.15 and 7,407.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,342.55, 12,528.15 and 7,407.63 is: 11,124.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,342.55 : 12,528.15 = 7,407.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,342.55/12,528.15 = 7,407.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,342.55x = 12,528.15 × 7,407.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,342.55x = 92,803,899.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,803,899.78/8,342.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,124.16

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