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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,362.03, 11,532.94 and 7,107.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,362.03, 11,532.94 and 7,107.24 is: 9,802.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,362.03 : 11,532.94 = 7,107.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,362.03/11,532.94 = 7,107.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,362.03x = 11,532.94 × 7,107.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,362.03x = 81,967,372.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,967,372.49/8,362.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,802.33

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