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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,328.20, 12,492.30 and 7,304.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,328.20, 12,492.30 and 7,304.20 is: 10,956.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,328.20 : 12,492.30 = 7,304.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,328.20/12,492.30 = 7,304.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,328.20x = 12,492.30 × 7,304.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,328.20x = 91,246,257.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,246,257.66/8,328.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,956.30

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