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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,313.29, 12,409.11 and 7,329.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,313.29, 12,409.11 and 7,329.17 is: 10,940.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,313.29 : 12,409.11 = 7,329.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,313.29/12,409.11 = 7,329.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,313.29x = 12,409.11 × 7,329.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,313.29x = 90,948,495.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,948,495.06/8,313.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,940.13

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