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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,200.88, 12,301.28 and 7,086.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,200.88, 12,301.28 and 7,086.92 is: 10,630.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,200.88 : 12,301.28 = 7,086.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,200.88/12,301.28 = 7,086.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,200.88x = 12,301.28 × 7,086.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,200.88x = 87,178,090.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,178,090.32/8,200.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,630.33

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