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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,550.04, 12,803.28 and 7,237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,550.04, 12,803.28 and 7,237.84 is: 10,838.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,550.04 : 12,803.28 = 7,237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,550.04/12,803.28 = 7,237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,550.04x = 12,803.28 × 7,237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,550.04x = 92,668,092.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,668,092.12/8,550.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,838.32

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