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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,342.98, 11,521.93 and 7,218.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,342.98, 11,521.93 and 7,218.52 is: 9,969.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,342.98 : 11,521.93 = 7,218.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,342.98/11,521.93 = 7,218.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,342.98x = 11,521.93 × 7,218.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,342.98x = 83,171,282.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,171,282.14/8,342.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,969.01

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