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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,143.80, 12,215.70 and 7,204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,143.80, 12,215.70 and 7,204.20 is: 10,806.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,143.80 : 12,215.70 = 7,204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,143.80/12,215.70 = 7,204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,143.80x = 12,215.70 × 7,204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,143.80x = 88,004,345.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,004,345.94/8,143.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,806.30

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