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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,860.44, 13,295.52 and 7,467.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,860.44, 13,295.52 and 7,467.24 is: 11,204.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,860.44 : 13,295.52 = 7,467.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,860.44/13,295.52 = 7,467.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,860.44x = 13,295.52 × 7,467.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,860.44x = 99,280,838.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,280,838.76/8,860.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,204.96

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