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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,393.41, 12,579.58 and 7,350.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,393.41, 12,579.58 and 7,350.94 is: 11,017.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,393.41 : 12,579.58 = 7,350.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,393.41/12,579.58 = 7,350.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,393.41x = 12,579.58 × 7,350.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,393.41x = 92,471,737.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,471,737.81/8,393.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,017.18

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