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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,930.42, 12,295.91 and 7,583.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,930.42, 12,295.91 and 7,583.19 is: 10,440.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,930.42 : 12,295.91 = 7,583.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,930.42/12,295.91 = 7,583.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,930.42x = 12,295.91 × 7,583.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,930.42x = 93,242,183.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,242,183.84/8,930.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,440.97

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