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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,300.79, 11,466.27 and 7,710.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,300.79, 11,466.27 and 7,710.30 is: 10,650.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,300.79 : 11,466.27 = 7,710.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,300.79/11,466.27 = 7,710.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,300.79x = 11,466.27 × 7,710.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,300.79x = 88,408,381.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,408,381.58/8,300.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,650.60

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