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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,394.40, 12,530.30 and 7,217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,394.40, 12,530.30 and 7,217.20 is: 10,773.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,394.40 : 12,530.30 = 7,217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,394.40/12,530.30 = 7,217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,394.40x = 12,530.30 × 7,217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,394.40x = 90,433,681.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,433,681.16/8,394.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,773.10

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