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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,217.54, 12,325.88 and 7,303.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,217.54, 12,325.88 and 7,303.58 is: 10,954.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,217.54 : 12,325.88 = 7,303.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,217.54/12,325.88 = 7,303.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,217.54x = 12,325.88 × 7,303.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,217.54x = 90,023,050.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,023,050.65/8,217.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,954.99

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