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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,340.60, 12,510.90 and 7,392.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,340.60, 12,510.90 and 7,392.90 is: 11,089.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,340.60 : 12,510.90 = 7,392.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,340.60/12,510.90 = 7,392.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,340.60x = 12,510.90 × 7,392.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,340.60x = 92,491,832.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,491,832.61/8,340.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,089.35

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