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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,197.16, 12,304.28 and 7,266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,197.16, 12,304.28 and 7,266.02 is: 10,906.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,197.16 : 12,304.28 = 7,266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,197.16/12,304.28 = 7,266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,197.16x = 12,304.28 × 7,266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,197.16x = 89,403,147.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,403,147.35/8,197.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,906.60

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