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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.58, 12,514.98 and 7,467.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.58, 12,514.98 and 7,467.86 is: 11,192.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.58 : 12,514.98 = 7,467.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.58/12,514.98 = 7,467.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.58x = 12,514.98 × 7,467.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.58x = 93,460,118.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,460,118.54/8,350.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,192.05

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