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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,399.62, 12,526.25 and 7,364.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,399.62, 12,526.25 and 7,364.44 is: 10,982.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,399.62 : 12,526.25 = 7,364.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,399.62/12,526.25 = 7,364.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,399.62x = 12,526.25 × 7,364.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,399.62x = 92,248,816.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,248,816.55/8,399.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,982.50

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