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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,688.30, 13,032.45 and 7,230.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,688.30, 13,032.45 and 7,230.30 is: 10,845.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,688.30 : 13,032.45 = 7,230.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,688.30/13,032.45 = 7,230.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,688.30x = 13,032.45 × 7,230.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,688.30x = 94,228,523.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,228,523.24/8,688.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,845.45

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