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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,430.24, 12,638.52 and 7,507.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,430.24, 12,638.52 and 7,507.59 is: 11,255.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,430.24 : 12,638.52 = 7,507.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,430.24/12,638.52 = 7,507.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,430.24x = 12,638.52 × 7,507.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,430.24x = 94,884,826.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,884,826.37/8,430.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,255.29

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