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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,890.32, 12,270.24 and 7,396.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,890.32, 12,270.24 and 7,396.32 is: 10,208.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,890.32 : 12,270.24 = 7,396.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,890.32/12,270.24 = 7,396.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,890.32x = 12,270.24 × 7,396.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,890.32x = 90,754,621.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,754,621.52/8,890.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,208.25

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