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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,360.02, 12,542.46 and 6,892.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,360.02, 12,542.46 and 6,892.30 is: 10,340.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,360.02 : 12,542.46 = 6,892.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,360.02/12,542.46 = 6,892.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,360.02x = 12,542.46 × 6,892.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,360.02x = 86,446,397.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,446,397.06/8,360.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,340.45

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