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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,205.13, 12,243.66 and 7,321.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,205.13, 12,243.66 and 7,321.55 is: 10,925.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,205.13 : 12,243.66 = 7,321.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,205.13/12,243.66 = 7,321.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,205.13x = 12,243.66 × 7,321.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,205.13x = 89,642,568.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,642,568.87/8,205.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,925.19

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