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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,254.20, 12,381.30 and 7,230.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,254.20, 12,381.30 and 7,230.20 is: 10,845.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,254.20 : 12,381.30 = 7,230.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,254.20/12,381.30 = 7,230.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,254.20x = 12,381.30 × 7,230.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,254.20x = 89,519,275.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,519,275.26/8,254.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,845.30

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