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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,426.72, 11,644.32 and 8,022.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,426.72, 11,644.32 and 8,022.08 is: 11,085.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,426.72 : 11,644.32 = 8,022.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,426.72/11,644.32 = 8,022.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,426.72x = 11,644.32 × 8,022.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,426.72x = 93,411,666.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,411,666.59/8,426.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,085.18

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