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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,234.62, 12,340.98 and 7,133.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,234.62, 12,340.98 and 7,133.86 is: 10,691.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,234.62 : 12,340.98 = 7,133.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,234.62/12,340.98 = 7,133.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,234.62x = 12,340.98 × 7,133.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,234.62x = 88,038,823.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,038,823.58/8,234.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,691.30

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