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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.23, 12,435.90 and 7,408.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.23, 12,435.90 and 7,408.69 is: 11,064.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.23 : 12,435.90 = 7,408.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.23/12,435.90 = 7,408.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.23x = 12,435.90 × 7,408.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.23x = 92,133,766.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,133,766.59/8,327.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,064.15

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