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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,321.04, 12,453.48 and 7,006.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,321.04, 12,453.48 and 7,006.41 is: 10,485.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,321.04 : 12,453.48 = 7,006.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,321.04/12,453.48 = 7,006.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,321.04x = 12,453.48 × 7,006.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,321.04x = 87,254,186.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,254,186.81/8,321.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,485.97

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