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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,582.40, 12,902.40 and 7,315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,582.40, 12,902.40 and 7,315.20 is: 10,997.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,582.40 : 12,902.40 = 7,315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,582.40/12,902.40 = 7,315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,582.40x = 12,902.40 × 7,315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,582.40x = 94,383,636.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,383,636.48/8,582.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,997.35

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