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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,300.07, 12,385.98 and 7,413.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,300.07, 12,385.98 and 7,413.12 is: 11,062.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,300.07 : 12,385.98 = 7,413.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,300.07/12,385.98 = 7,413.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,300.07x = 12,385.98 × 7,413.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,300.07x = 91,818,756.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,818,756.06/8,300.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,062.41

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