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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,205.30, 12,373.16 and 7,298.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,205.30, 12,373.16 and 7,298.10 is: 11,005.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,205.30 : 12,373.16 = 7,298.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,205.30/12,373.16 = 7,298.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,205.30x = 12,373.16 × 7,298.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,205.30x = 90,300,522.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,300,522.51/8,205.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,005.15

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