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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,190.78, 12,223.52 and 7,315.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,190.78, 12,223.52 and 7,315.26 is: 10,916.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,190.78 : 12,223.52 = 7,315.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,190.78/12,223.52 = 7,315.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,190.78x = 12,223.52 × 7,315.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,190.78x = 89,418,190.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,418,190.34/8,190.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,916.93

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