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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,297.31, 12,433.01 and 7,059.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,297.31, 12,433.01 and 7,059.63 is: 10,578.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,297.31 : 12,433.01 = 7,059.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,297.31/12,433.01 = 7,059.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,297.31x = 12,433.01 × 7,059.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,297.31x = 87,772,415.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,772,415.09/8,297.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,578.42

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