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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,374.68, 12,611.52 and 7,292.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,374.68, 12,611.52 and 7,292.04 is: 10,981.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,374.68 : 12,611.52 = 7,292.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,374.68/12,611.52 = 7,292.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,374.68x = 12,611.52 × 7,292.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,374.68x = 91,963,708.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,963,708.30/8,374.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,981.16

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