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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,430.89, 11,715.03 and 8,339.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,430.89, 11,715.03 and 8,339.76 is: 11,588.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,430.89 : 11,715.03 = 8,339.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,430.89/11,715.03 = 8,339.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,430.89x = 11,715.03 × 8,339.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,430.89x = 97,700,538.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,700,538.59/8,430.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,588.41

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