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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,413.36, 12,520.73 and 8,133.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,413.36, 12,520.73 and 8,133.06 is: 12,103.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,413.36 : 12,520.73 = 8,133.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,413.36/12,520.73 = 8,133.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,413.36x = 12,520.73 × 8,133.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,413.36x = 101,831,897.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,831,897.47/8,413.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,103.60

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