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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,322.70, 12,447.31 and 7,404.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,322.70, 12,447.31 and 7,404.70 is: 11,074.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,322.70 : 12,447.31 = 7,404.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,322.70/12,447.31 = 7,404.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,322.70x = 12,447.31 × 7,404.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,322.70x = 92,168,596.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,168,596.36/8,322.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,074.36

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