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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,265.86, 12,339.33 and 7,083.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,265.86, 12,339.33 and 7,083.13 is: 10,573.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,265.86 : 12,339.33 = 7,083.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,265.86/12,339.33 = 7,083.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,265.86x = 12,339.33 × 7,083.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,265.86x = 87,401,078.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,401,078.50/8,265.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,573.74

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