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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,670.30, 13,005.45 and 8,330.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,670.30, 13,005.45 and 8,330.10 is: 12,495.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,670.30 : 13,005.45 = 8,330.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,670.30/13,005.45 = 8,330.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,670.30x = 13,005.45 × 8,330.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,670.30x = 108,336,699.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,336,699.05/8,670.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,495.15

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