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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,365.46, 12,528.38 and 7,263.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,365.46, 12,528.38 and 7,263.83 is: 10,878.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,365.46 : 12,528.38 = 7,263.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,365.46/12,528.38 = 7,263.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,365.46x = 12,528.38 × 7,263.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,365.46x = 91,003,923.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,003,923.53/8,365.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,878.54

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