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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,207.70, 12,293.33 and 7,114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,207.70, 12,293.33 and 7,114.20 is: 10,655.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,207.70 : 12,293.33 = 7,114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,207.70/12,293.33 = 7,114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,207.70x = 12,293.33 × 7,114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,207.70x = 87,457,172.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,457,172.72/8,207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,655.50

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