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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,342.67, 12,499.80 and 7,291.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,342.67, 12,499.80 and 7,291.10 is: 10,924.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,342.67 : 12,499.80 = 7,291.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,342.67/12,499.80 = 7,291.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,342.67x = 12,499.80 × 7,291.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,342.67x = 91,137,229.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,137,229.28/8,342.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,924.23

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