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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,303.10, 12,446.55 and 7,428.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,303.10, 12,446.55 and 7,428.30 is: 11,135.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,303.10 : 12,446.55 = 7,428.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,303.10/12,446.55 = 7,428.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,303.10x = 12,446.55 × 7,428.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,303.10x = 92,456,707.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,456,707.37/8,303.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,135.20

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