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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,348.98, 11,554.77 and 7,173.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,348.98, 11,554.77 and 7,173.94 is: 9,928.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,348.98 : 11,554.77 = 7,173.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,348.98/11,554.77 = 7,173.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,348.98x = 11,554.77 × 7,173.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,348.98x = 82,893,226.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,893,226.69/8,348.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,928.55

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