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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.60, 12,365.10 and 7,321.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.60, 12,365.10 and 7,321.80 is: 10,973.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.60 : 12,365.10 = 7,321.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.60/12,365.10 = 7,321.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.60x = 12,365.10 × 7,321.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.60x = 90,534,789.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,534,789.18/8,250.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,973.12

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