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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,092.27, 12,132.18 and 7,268.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,092.27, 12,132.18 and 7,268.02 is: 10,896.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,092.27 : 12,132.18 = 7,268.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,092.27/12,132.18 = 7,268.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,092.27x = 12,132.18 × 7,268.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,092.27x = 88,176,926.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,176,926.88/8,092.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,896.44

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