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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,346.36, 11,509.02 and 7,034.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,346.36, 11,509.02 and 7,034.52 is: 9,700.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,346.36 : 11,509.02 = 7,034.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,346.36/11,509.02 = 7,034.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,346.36x = 11,509.02 × 7,034.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,346.36x = 80,960,431.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,960,431.37/8,346.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,700.09

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