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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.16, 11,506.92 and 7,544.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.16, 11,506.92 and 7,544.72 is: 10,396.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.16 : 11,506.92 = 7,544.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.16/11,506.92 = 7,544.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.16x = 11,506.92 × 7,544.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.16x = 86,816,489.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,816,489.46/8,350.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,396.99

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