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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,364.62, 12,473.84 and 7,329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,364.62, 12,473.84 and 7,329.44 is: 10,930.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,364.62 : 12,473.84 = 7,329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,364.62/12,473.84 = 7,329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,364.62x = 12,473.84 × 7,329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,364.62x = 91,426,261.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,426,261.85/8,364.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,930.12

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