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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,241.63, 12,338.01 and 7,397.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,241.63, 12,338.01 and 7,397.07 is: 11,073.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,241.63 : 12,338.01 = 7,397.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,241.63/12,338.01 = 7,397.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,241.63x = 12,338.01 × 7,397.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,241.63x = 91,265,123.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,265,123.63/8,241.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,073.67

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