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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,335.80, 12,490.90 and 7,030.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,335.80, 12,490.90 and 7,030.20 is: 10,534.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,335.80 : 12,490.90 = 7,030.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,335.80/12,490.90 = 7,030.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,335.80x = 12,490.90 × 7,030.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,335.80x = 87,813,525.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,813,525.18/8,335.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,534.50

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