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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,282.28, 12,408.84 and 7,378.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,282.28, 12,408.84 and 7,378.32 is: 11,054.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,282.28 : 12,408.84 = 7,378.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,282.28/12,408.84 = 7,378.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,282.28x = 12,408.84 × 7,378.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,282.28x = 91,556,392.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,556,392.35/8,282.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,054.49

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