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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,200.35, 12,276.23 and 7,325.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,200.35, 12,276.23 and 7,325.55 is: 10,966.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,200.35 : 12,276.23 = 7,325.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,200.35/12,276.23 = 7,325.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,200.35x = 12,276.23 × 7,325.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,200.35x = 89,930,100.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,930,100.05/8,200.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,966.62

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