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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,341.58, 12,441.62 and 7,033.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,341.58, 12,441.62 and 7,033.98 is: 10,491.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,341.58 : 12,441.62 = 7,033.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,341.58/12,441.62 = 7,033.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,341.58x = 12,441.62 × 7,033.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,341.58x = 87,514,106.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,514,106.25/8,341.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,491.31

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