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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,353.26, 12,520.17 and 7,867.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,353.26, 12,520.17 and 7,867.26 is: 11,791.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,353.26 : 12,520.17 = 7,867.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,353.26/12,520.17 = 7,867.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,353.26x = 12,520.17 × 7,867.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,353.26x = 98,499,432.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,499,432.63/8,353.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,791.74

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