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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.31, 12,389.50 and 7,030.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.31, 12,389.50 and 7,030.63 is: 10,534.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.31 : 12,389.50 = 7,030.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.31/12,389.50 = 7,030.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.31x = 12,389.50 × 7,030.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.31x = 87,105,990.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,105,990.39/8,268.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,534.92

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