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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,164.60, 12,239.70 and 7,289.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,164.60, 12,239.70 and 7,289.80 is: 10,928.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,164.60 : 12,239.70 = 7,289.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,164.60/12,239.70 = 7,289.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,164.60x = 12,239.70 × 7,289.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,164.60x = 89,224,965.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,224,965.06/8,164.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,928.27

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