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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,289.24, 12,439.10 and 7,510.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,289.24, 12,439.10 and 7,510.82 is: 11,270.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,289.24 : 12,439.10 = 7,510.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,289.24/12,439.10 = 7,510.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,289.24x = 12,439.10 × 7,510.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,289.24x = 93,427,841.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,427,841.06/8,289.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,270.98

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