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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,409.08, 12,613.62 and 7,372.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,409.08, 12,613.62 and 7,372.28 is: 11,058.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,409.08 : 12,613.62 = 7,372.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,409.08/12,613.62 = 7,372.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,409.08x = 12,613.62 × 7,372.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,409.08x = 92,991,138.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,991,138.45/8,409.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,058.42

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