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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,306.04, 12,398.29 and 7,321.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,306.04, 12,398.29 and 7,321.88 is: 10,929.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,306.04 : 12,398.29 = 7,321.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,306.04/12,398.29 = 7,321.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,306.04x = 12,398.29 × 7,321.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,306.04x = 90,778,791.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,778,791.59/8,306.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,929.25

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