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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,272.80, 12,384.90 and 7,300.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,272.80, 12,384.90 and 7,300.80 is: 10,929.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,272.80 : 12,384.90 = 7,300.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,272.80/12,384.90 = 7,300.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,272.80x = 12,384.90 × 7,300.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,272.80x = 90,419,677.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,419,677.92/8,272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,929.76

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