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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.52, 12,558.24 and 7,994.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.52, 12,558.24 and 7,994.16 is: 12,003.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.52 : 12,558.24 = 7,994.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.52/12,558.24 = 7,994.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.52x = 12,558.24 × 7,994.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.52x = 100,392,579.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,392,579.88/8,363.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,003.63

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