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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,370.64, 12,482.78 and 7,335.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,370.64, 12,482.78 and 7,335.44 is: 10,939.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,370.64 : 12,482.78 = 7,335.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,370.64/12,482.78 = 7,335.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,370.64x = 12,482.78 × 7,335.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,370.64x = 91,566,683.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,566,683.72/8,370.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,939.03

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