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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,199.40, 12,266.70 and 7,115.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,199.40, 12,266.70 and 7,115.80 is: 10,645.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,199.40 : 12,266.70 = 7,115.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,199.40/12,266.70 = 7,115.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,199.40x = 12,266.70 × 7,115.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,199.40x = 87,287,383.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,287,383.86/8,199.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,645.58

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