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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,362.68, 12,528.48 and 7,254.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,362.68, 12,528.48 and 7,254.60 is: 10,868.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,362.68 : 12,528.48 = 7,254.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,362.68/12,528.48 = 7,254.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,362.68x = 12,528.48 × 7,254.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,362.68x = 90,889,111.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,889,111.01/8,362.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,868.42

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