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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,666.27, 11,961.42 and 7,247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,666.27, 11,961.42 and 7,247.50 is: 10,003.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,666.27 : 11,961.42 = 7,247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,666.27/11,961.42 = 7,247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,666.27x = 11,961.42 × 7,247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,666.27x = 86,690,375.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,690,375.14/8,666.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,003.19

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