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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,292.30, 12,420.23 and 7,368.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,292.30, 12,420.23 and 7,368.90 is: 11,037.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,292.30 : 12,420.23 = 7,368.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,292.30/12,420.23 = 7,368.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,292.30x = 12,420.23 × 7,368.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,292.30x = 91,523,396.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,523,396.00/8,292.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,037.15

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