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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,339.70, 12,509.55 and 7,315.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,339.70, 12,509.55 and 7,315.70 is: 10,973.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,339.70 : 12,509.55 = 7,315.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,339.70/12,509.55 = 7,315.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,339.70x = 12,509.55 × 7,315.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,339.70x = 91,516,114.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,516,114.94/8,339.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,973.55

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