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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,332.90, 12,438.56 and 7,281.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,332.90, 12,438.56 and 7,281.96 is: 10,869.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,332.90 : 12,438.56 = 7,281.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,332.90/12,438.56 = 7,281.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,332.90x = 12,438.56 × 7,281.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,332.90x = 90,577,096.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,577,096.38/8,332.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,869.82

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