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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,205.40, 12,308.10 and 7,622.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,205.40, 12,308.10 and 7,622.20 is: 11,433.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,205.40 : 12,308.10 = 7,622.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,205.40/12,308.10 = 7,622.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,205.40x = 12,308.10 × 7,622.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,205.40x = 93,814,799.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,814,799.82/8,205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,433.30

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