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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,475.24, 12,652.13 and 7,368.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,475.24, 12,652.13 and 7,368.38 is: 10,999.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,475.24 : 12,652.13 = 7,368.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,475.24/12,652.13 = 7,368.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,475.24x = 12,652.13 × 7,368.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,475.24x = 93,225,601.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,225,601.55/8,475.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,999.76

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