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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,372.36, 11,609.09 and 8,094.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,372.36, 11,609.09 and 8,094.80 is: 11,224.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,372.36 : 11,609.09 = 8,094.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,372.36/11,609.09 = 8,094.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,372.36x = 11,609.09 × 8,094.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,372.36x = 93,973,261.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,973,261.73/8,372.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,224.23

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