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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,399.52, 12,633.84 and 7,362.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,399.52, 12,633.84 and 7,362.72 is: 11,074.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,399.52 : 12,633.84 = 7,362.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,399.52/12,633.84 = 7,362.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,399.52x = 12,633.84 × 7,362.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,399.52x = 93,019,426.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,019,426.44/8,399.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,074.37

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