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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,355.69, 12,533.52 and 7,115.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,355.69, 12,533.52 and 7,115.16 is: 10,672.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,355.69 : 12,533.52 = 7,115.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,355.69/12,533.52 = 7,115.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,355.69x = 12,533.52 × 7,115.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,355.69x = 89,178,000.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,178,000.16/8,355.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,672.73

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