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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.60, 12,491.40 and 7,209.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.60, 12,491.40 and 7,209.80 is: 10,814.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.60 : 12,491.40 = 7,209.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.60/12,491.40 = 7,209.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.60x = 12,491.40 × 7,209.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.60x = 90,060,495.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,060,495.72/8,327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,814.70

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