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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,852.32, 12,201.84 and 7,365.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,852.32, 12,201.84 and 7,365.12 is: 10,151.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,852.32 : 12,201.84 = 7,365.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,852.32/12,201.84 = 7,365.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,852.32x = 12,201.84 × 7,365.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,852.32x = 89,868,015.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,868,015.82/8,852.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,151.92

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