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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,300.80, 12,436.80 and 7,148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,300.80, 12,436.80 and 7,148.80 is: 10,710.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,300.80 : 12,436.80 = 7,148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,300.80/12,436.80 = 7,148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,300.80x = 12,436.80 × 7,148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,300.80x = 88,908,195.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,908,195.84/8,300.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,710.80

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