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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,300.54, 11,465.93 and 7,710.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,300.54, 11,465.93 and 7,710.05 is: 10,650.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,300.54 : 11,465.93 = 7,710.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,300.54/11,465.93 = 7,710.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,300.54x = 11,465.93 × 7,710.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,300.54x = 88,402,893.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,402,893.60/8,300.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,650.26

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