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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952.30, 12,331.08 and 7,534.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952.30, 12,331.08 and 7,534.26 is: 10,377.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952.30 : 12,331.08 = 7,534.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952.30/12,331.08 = 7,534.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952.30x = 12,331.08 × 7,534.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952.30x = 92,905,562.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,905,562.80/8,952.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,377.84

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