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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,366.41, 12,539.22 and 7,323.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,366.41, 12,539.22 and 7,323.94 is: 10,976.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.41 : 12,539.22 = 7,323.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.41/12,539.22 = 7,323.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.41x = 12,539.22 × 7,323.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.41x = 91,836,494.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,836,494.93/8,366.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,976.81

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