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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,182.80, 12,259.80 and 7,030.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,182.80, 12,259.80 and 7,030.80 is: 10,533.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,182.80 : 12,259.80 = 7,030.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,182.80/12,259.80 = 7,030.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,182.80x = 12,259.80 × 7,030.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,182.80x = 86,196,201.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,196,201.84/8,182.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,533.83

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