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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,544.52, 11,767.80 and 7,365.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,544.52, 11,767.80 and 7,365.16 is: 10,143.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,544.52 : 11,767.80 = 7,365.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,544.52/11,767.80 = 7,365.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,544.52x = 11,767.80 × 7,365.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,544.52x = 86,671,729.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,671,729.85/8,544.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,143.55

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