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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,372.70, 11,525.31 and 7,237.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,372.70, 11,525.31 and 7,237.83 is: 9,963.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,372.70 : 11,525.31 = 7,237.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,372.70/11,525.31 = 7,237.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,372.70x = 11,525.31 × 7,237.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,372.70x = 83,418,234.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,418,234.48/8,372.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,963.12

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