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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.40, 11,110.80 and 7,223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.40, 11,110.80 and 7,223.20 is: 9,979.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.40 : 11,110.80 = 7,223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.40/11,110.80 = 7,223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.40x = 11,110.80 × 7,223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.40x = 80,255,530.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,255,530.56/8,042.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,979.05

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