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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,510.94, 11,668.46 and 8,355.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,510.94, 11,668.46 and 8,355.42 is: 11,455.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,510.94 : 11,668.46 = 8,355.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,510.94/11,668.46 = 8,355.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,510.94x = 11,668.46 × 8,355.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,510.94x = 97,494,842.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,494,842.28/8,510.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,455.24

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