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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,473.77, 12,710.88 and 7,233.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,473.77, 12,710.88 and 7,233.35 is: 10,850.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,473.77 : 12,710.88 = 7,233.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,473.77/12,710.88 = 7,233.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,473.77x = 12,710.88 × 7,233.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,473.77x = 91,942,180.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,942,180.29/8,473.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,850.21

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