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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,344.48, 11,524 and 7,220.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,344.48, 11,524 and 7,220.02 is: 9,971.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,344.48 : 11,524 = 7,220.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,344.48/11,524 = 7,220.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,344.48x = 11,524 × 7,220.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,344.48x = 83,203,510.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,203,510.48/8,344.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,971.08

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