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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,329.41, 12,433.35 and 7,278.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,329.41, 12,433.35 and 7,278.45 is: 10,864.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,329.41 : 12,433.35 = 7,278.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,329.41/12,433.35 = 7,278.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,329.41x = 12,433.35 × 7,278.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,329.41x = 90,495,516.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,495,516.31/8,329.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,864.57

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