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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,210.58, 12,251.80 and 7,327.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,210.58, 12,251.80 and 7,327.02 is: 10,933.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,210.58 : 12,251.80 = 7,327.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,210.58/12,251.80 = 7,327.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,210.58x = 12,251.80 × 7,327.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,210.58x = 89,769,183.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,769,183.64/8,210.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,933.35

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