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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,374.48, 11,552.68 and 7,047.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,374.48, 11,552.68 and 7,047.68 is: 9,722.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,374.48 : 11,552.68 = 7,047.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,374.48/11,552.68 = 7,047.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,374.48x = 11,552.68 × 7,047.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,374.48x = 81,419,591.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,419,591.78/8,374.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,722.35

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