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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,584.38, 11,850.03 and 7,264.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,584.38, 11,850.03 and 7,264.89 is: 10,028.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,584.38 : 11,850.03 = 7,264.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,584.38/11,850.03 = 7,264.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,584.38x = 11,850.03 × 7,264.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,584.38x = 86,089,164.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,089,164.45/8,584.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,028.58

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