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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,334.91, 12,441.53 and 7,283.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,334.91, 12,441.53 and 7,283.98 is: 10,872.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,334.91 : 12,441.53 = 7,283.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,334.91/12,441.53 = 7,283.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,334.91x = 12,441.53 × 7,283.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,334.91x = 90,623,855.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,623,855.69/8,334.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,872.81

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