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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.60, 12,491.40 and 7,015.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.60, 12,491.40 and 7,015.40 is: 10,523.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.60 : 12,491.40 = 7,015.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.60/12,491.40 = 7,015.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.60x = 12,491.40 × 7,015.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.60x = 87,632,167.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,632,167.56/8,327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,523.10

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