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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.40, 12,491.10 and 7,906.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.40, 12,491.10 and 7,906.20 is: 11,859.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.40 : 12,491.10 = 7,906.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.40/12,491.10 = 7,906.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.40x = 12,491.10 × 7,906.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.40x = 98,757,134.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,757,134.82/8,327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,859.30

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