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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,339.04, 12,476.71 and 7,291.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,339.04, 12,476.71 and 7,291.30 is: 10,909.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,339.04 : 12,476.71 = 7,291.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,339.04/12,476.71 = 7,291.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,339.04x = 12,476.71 × 7,291.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,339.04x = 90,971,435.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,971,435.62/8,339.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,909.10

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