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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.30, 13,305.45 and 7,412.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.30, 13,305.45 and 7,412.30 is: 11,118.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.30 : 13,305.45 = 7,412.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.30/13,305.45 = 7,412.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.30x = 13,305.45 × 7,412.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.30x = 98,623,987.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,623,987.04/8,870.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,118.45

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