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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,308.32, 12,481.92 and 7,141.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,308.32, 12,481.92 and 7,141.92 is: 10,729.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,308.32 : 12,481.92 = 7,141.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,308.32/12,481.92 = 7,141.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,308.32x = 12,481.92 × 7,141.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,308.32x = 89,144,874.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,144,874.09/8,308.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,729.59

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