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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.26, 11,461.95 and 7,384.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.26, 11,461.95 and 7,384.89 is: 10,136.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.26 : 11,461.95 = 7,384.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.26/11,461.95 = 7,384.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.26x = 11,461.95 × 7,384.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.26x = 84,645,239.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,645,239.94/8,350.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,136.84

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