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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.20, 12,490.80 and 7,303.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.20, 12,490.80 and 7,303.20 is: 10,954.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.20 : 12,490.80 = 7,303.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.20/12,490.80 = 7,303.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.20x = 12,490.80 × 7,303.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.20x = 91,222,810.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,222,810.56/8,327.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,954.80

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