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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,148.20, 12,207.90 and 7,226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,148.20, 12,207.90 and 7,226.60 is: 10,827.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,148.20 : 12,207.90 = 7,226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,148.20/12,207.90 = 7,226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,148.20x = 12,207.90 × 7,226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,148.20x = 88,221,610.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,221,610.14/8,148.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,827.13

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