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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,396.54, 11,592.21 and 7,462.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,396.54, 11,592.21 and 7,462.37 is: 10,302.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,396.54 : 11,592.21 = 7,462.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,396.54/11,592.21 = 7,462.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,396.54x = 11,592.21 × 7,462.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,396.54x = 86,505,348.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,505,348.66/8,396.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,302.50

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