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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,382.60, 12,573.90 and 7,313.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,382.60, 12,573.90 and 7,313.40 is: 10,970.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,382.60 : 12,573.90 = 7,313.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,382.60/12,573.90 = 7,313.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,382.60x = 12,573.90 × 7,313.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,382.60x = 91,957,960.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,957,960.26/8,382.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,970.10

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