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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,498.04, 11,706.36 and 7,235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,498.04, 11,706.36 and 7,235.04 is: 9,966.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,498.04 : 11,706.36 = 7,235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,498.04/11,706.36 = 7,235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,498.04x = 11,706.36 × 7,235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,498.04x = 84,695,982.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,695,982.85/8,498.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,966.53

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