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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,198.79, 12,306.72 and 7,267.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,198.79, 12,306.72 and 7,267.65 is: 10,909.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,198.79 : 12,306.72 = 7,267.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,198.79/12,306.72 = 7,267.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,198.79x = 12,306.72 × 7,267.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,198.79x = 89,440,933.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,440,933.61/8,198.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,909.04

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