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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,360.23, 11,533.04 and 7,033.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,360.23, 11,533.04 and 7,033.45 is: 9,702.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,360.23 : 11,533.04 = 7,033.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,360.23/11,533.04 = 7,033.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,360.23x = 11,533.04 × 7,033.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,360.23x = 81,117,025.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,117,025.02/8,360.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,702.73

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