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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,148.72, 12,267.30 and 7,302

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,148.72, 12,267.30 and 7,302 is: 10,992.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,148.72 : 12,267.30 = 7,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,148.72/12,267.30 = 7,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,148.72x = 12,267.30 × 7,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,148.72x = 89,575,824.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,575,824.60/8,148.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,992.63

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