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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,364.48, 11,533.41 and 7,855.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,364.48, 11,533.41 and 7,855.98 is: 10,832.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,364.48 : 11,533.41 = 7,855.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,364.48/11,533.41 = 7,855.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,364.48x = 11,533.41 × 7,855.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,364.48x = 90,606,238.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,606,238.29/8,364.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,832.26

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