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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,301.40, 12,416.10 and 7,430.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,301.40, 12,416.10 and 7,430.20 is: 11,113.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,301.40 : 12,416.10 = 7,430.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,301.40/12,416.10 = 7,430.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,301.40x = 12,416.10 × 7,430.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,301.40x = 92,254,106.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,254,106.22/8,301.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,113.08

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