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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,546.04, 12,797.28 and 7,233.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,546.04, 12,797.28 and 7,233.84 is: 10,832.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,546.04 : 12,797.28 = 7,233.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,546.04/12,797.28 = 7,233.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,546.04x = 12,797.28 × 7,233.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,546.04x = 92,573,475.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,573,475.96/8,546.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,832.32

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