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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,317.04, 12,414.70 and 7,332.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,317.04, 12,414.70 and 7,332.92 is: 10,945.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,317.04 : 12,414.70 = 7,332.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,317.04/12,414.70 = 7,332.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,317.04x = 12,414.70 × 7,332.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,317.04x = 91,036,001.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,036,001.92/8,317.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,945.72

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