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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,394.98, 12,642.44 and 7,312.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,394.98, 12,642.44 and 7,312.41 is: 11,012.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,394.98 : 12,642.44 = 7,312.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,394.98/12,642.44 = 7,312.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,394.98x = 12,642.44 × 7,312.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,394.98x = 92,446,704.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,446,704.68/8,394.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,012.14

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