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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,542.30, 12,813.45 and 7,246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,542.30, 12,813.45 and 7,246.30 is: 10,869.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,542.30 : 12,813.45 = 7,246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,542.30/12,813.45 = 7,246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,542.30x = 12,813.45 × 7,246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,542.30x = 92,850,102.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,850,102.74/8,542.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,869.45

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