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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,450.80, 12,676.20 and 7,357.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,450.80, 12,676.20 and 7,357.30 is: 11,035.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,450.80 : 12,676.20 = 7,357.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,450.80/12,676.20 = 7,357.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,450.80x = 12,676.20 × 7,357.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,450.80x = 93,262,606.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,262,606.26/8,450.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,035.95

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