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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,473.26, 12,649.06 and 7,366.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,473.26, 12,649.06 and 7,366.09 is: 10,996.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,473.26 : 12,649.06 = 7,366.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,473.26/12,649.06 = 7,366.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,473.26x = 12,649.06 × 7,366.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,473.26x = 93,174,115.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,174,115.68/8,473.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,996.26

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