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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,200.90, 12,301.35 and 7,326.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,200.90, 12,301.35 and 7,326.10 is: 10,989.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,200.90 : 12,301.35 = 7,326.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,200.90/12,301.35 = 7,326.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,200.90x = 12,301.35 × 7,326.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,200.90x = 90,120,920.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,120,920.24/8,200.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,989.15

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