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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,366.62, 12,476.82 and 7,331.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,366.62, 12,476.82 and 7,331.44 is: 10,933.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.62 : 12,476.82 = 7,331.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.62/12,476.82 = 7,331.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.62x = 12,476.82 × 7,331.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.62x = 91,473,057.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,473,057.22/8,366.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,933.10

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