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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,346.98, 11,527.44 and 7,222.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,346.98, 11,527.44 and 7,222.52 is: 9,974.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,346.98 : 11,527.44 = 7,222.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,346.98/11,527.44 = 7,222.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,346.98x = 11,527.44 × 7,222.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,346.98x = 83,257,165.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,257,165.95/8,346.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,974.53

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