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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,349.60, 12,524.40 and 7,037.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,349.60, 12,524.40 and 7,037.40 is: 10,556.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,349.60 : 12,524.40 = 7,037.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,349.60/12,524.40 = 7,037.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,349.60x = 12,524.40 × 7,037.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,349.60x = 88,139,212.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,139,212.56/8,349.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,556.10

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