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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,234.70, 12,352.05 and 7,284.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,234.70, 12,352.05 and 7,284.30 is: 10,926.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,234.70 : 12,352.05 = 7,284.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,234.70/12,352.05 = 7,284.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,234.70x = 12,352.05 × 7,284.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,234.70x = 89,976,037.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,976,037.82/8,234.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,926.45

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