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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,296.04, 12,439.37 and 7,311.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,296.04, 12,439.37 and 7,311.08 is: 10,962.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,296.04 : 12,439.37 = 7,311.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,296.04/12,439.37 = 7,311.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,296.04x = 12,439.37 × 7,311.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,296.04x = 90,945,278.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,945,278.60/8,296.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,962.49

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