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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,237.30, 12,355.95 and 7,330.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,237.30, 12,355.95 and 7,330.10 is: 10,995.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,237.30 : 12,355.95 = 7,330.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,237.30/12,355.95 = 7,330.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,237.30x = 12,355.95 × 7,330.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,237.30x = 90,570,349.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,570,349.10/8,237.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,995.15

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