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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,321.20, 12,445.08 and 7,403.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,321.20, 12,445.08 and 7,403.20 is: 11,072.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,321.20 : 12,445.08 = 7,403.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,321.20/12,445.08 = 7,403.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,321.20x = 12,445.08 × 7,403.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,321.20x = 92,133,416.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,133,416.26/8,321.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,072.13

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