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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,865.15, 12,225.16 and 7,524.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,865.15, 12,225.16 and 7,524.43 is: 10,376.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,865.15 : 12,225.16 = 7,524.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,865.15/12,225.16 = 7,524.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,865.15x = 12,225.16 × 7,524.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,865.15x = 91,987,339.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,987,339.50/8,865.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,376.29

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