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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,315.04, 12,411.72 and 7,330.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,315.04, 12,411.72 and 7,330.92 is: 10,942.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,315.04 : 12,411.72 = 7,330.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,315.04/12,411.72 = 7,330.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,315.04x = 12,411.72 × 7,330.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,315.04x = 90,989,326.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,989,326.38/8,315.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,942.74

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