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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,206.20, 12,341.70 and 7,363.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,206.20, 12,341.70 and 7,363.80 is: 11,074.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,206.20 : 12,341.70 = 7,363.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,206.20/12,341.70 = 7,363.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,206.20x = 12,341.70 × 7,363.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,206.20x = 90,881,810.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,881,810.46/8,206.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,074.77

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