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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,344.44, 12,534.96 and 7,275.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,344.44, 12,534.96 and 7,275.24 is: 10,928.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,344.44 : 12,534.96 = 7,275.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,344.44/12,534.96 = 7,275.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,344.44x = 12,534.96 × 7,275.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,344.44x = 91,194,842.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,194,842.39/8,344.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,928.82

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