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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,255.70, 12,383.55 and 7,332.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,255.70, 12,383.55 and 7,332.30 is: 10,998.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,255.70 : 12,383.55 = 7,332.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,255.70/12,383.55 = 7,332.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,255.70x = 12,383.55 × 7,332.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,255.70x = 90,799,903.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,799,903.67/8,255.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,998.45

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