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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,356.98, 11,541.24 and 7,232.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,356.98, 11,541.24 and 7,232.52 is: 9,988.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,356.98 : 11,541.24 = 7,232.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,356.98/11,541.24 = 7,232.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,356.98x = 11,541.24 × 7,232.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,356.98x = 83,472,249.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,472,249.12/8,356.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,988.33

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