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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,483.44, 11,629.88 and 8,347.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,483.44, 11,629.88 and 8,347.36 is: 11,443.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,483.44 : 11,629.88 = 8,347.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,483.44/11,629.88 = 8,347.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,483.44x = 11,629.88 × 8,347.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,483.44x = 97,078,795.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,078,795.12/8,483.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,443.33

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