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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,329.94, 12,501.39 and 7,813.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,329.94, 12,501.39 and 7,813.16 is: 11,725.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,329.94 : 12,501.39 = 7,813.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,329.94/12,501.39 = 7,813.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,329.94x = 12,501.39 × 7,813.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,329.94x = 97,675,360.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,675,360.29/8,329.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,725.82

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