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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,269.30, 12,389.55 and 7,117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,269.30, 12,389.55 and 7,117.30 is: 10,663.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,269.30 : 12,389.55 = 7,117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,269.30/12,389.55 = 7,117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,269.30x = 12,389.55 × 7,117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,269.30x = 88,180,144.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,180,144.22/8,269.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,663.56

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