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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,212.32, 11,300.18 and 7,982.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,212.32, 11,300.18 and 7,982.69 is: 10,984.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,212.32 : 11,300.18 = 7,982.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,212.32/11,300.18 = 7,982.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,212.32x = 11,300.18 × 7,982.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,212.32x = 90,205,737.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,205,737.47/8,212.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,984.20

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