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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,349.06, 12,536.94 and 7,313.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,349.06, 12,536.94 and 7,313.88 is: 10,982.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,349.06 : 12,536.94 = 7,313.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,349.06/12,536.94 = 7,313.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,349.06x = 12,536.94 × 7,313.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,349.06x = 91,693,674.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,693,674.73/8,349.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,982.51

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