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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,147.75, 12,230.27 and 7,216.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,147.75, 12,230.27 and 7,216.74 is: 10,832.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,147.75 : 12,230.27 = 7,216.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,147.75/12,230.27 = 7,216.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,147.75x = 12,230.27 × 7,216.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,147.75x = 88,262,678.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,262,678.72/8,147.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,832.77

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