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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,239.40, 12,359.10 and 7,364.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,239.40, 12,359.10 and 7,364.60 is: 11,046.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,239.40 : 12,359.10 = 7,364.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,239.40/12,359.10 = 7,364.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,239.40x = 12,359.10 × 7,364.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,239.40x = 91,019,827.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,019,827.86/8,239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,046.90

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