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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,484.40, 12,734.70 and 7,253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,484.40, 12,734.70 and 7,253.20 is: 10,886.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,484.40 : 12,734.70 = 7,253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,484.40/12,734.70 = 7,253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,484.40x = 12,734.70 × 7,253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,484.40x = 92,367,326.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,367,326.04/8,484.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,886.72

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