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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,313.42, 12,433.66 and 7,234.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,313.42, 12,433.66 and 7,234.50 is: 10,820.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,313.42 : 12,433.66 = 7,234.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,313.42/12,433.66 = 7,234.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,313.42x = 12,433.66 × 7,234.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,313.42x = 89,951,313.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,951,313.27/8,313.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,820.01

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