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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,376.16, 12,534.84 and 7,902.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,376.16, 12,534.84 and 7,902.56 is: 11,826.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,376.16 : 12,534.84 = 7,902.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,376.16/12,534.84 = 7,902.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,376.16x = 12,534.84 × 7,902.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,376.16x = 99,057,325.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,057,325.19/8,376.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,826.10

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