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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,122.92, 12,183.56 and 5,507.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,122.92, 12,183.56 and 5,507.22 is: 8,260.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,122.92 : 12,183.56 = 5,507.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,122.92/12,183.56 = 5,507.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,122.92x = 12,183.56 × 5,507.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,122.92x = 67,097,545.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,097,545.30/8,122.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,260.27

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