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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,272.60, 12,408.90 and 7,300.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,272.60, 12,408.90 and 7,300.60 is: 10,950.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,272.60 : 12,408.90 = 7,300.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,272.60/12,408.90 = 7,300.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,272.60x = 12,408.90 × 7,300.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,272.60x = 90,592,415.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,592,415.34/8,272.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,950.90

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