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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,215.22, 12,337.60 and 7,555.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,215.22, 12,337.60 and 7,555.90 is: 11,347.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,215.22 : 12,337.60 = 7,555.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,215.22/12,337.60 = 7,555.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,215.22x = 12,337.60 × 7,555.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,215.22x = 93,221,671.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,221,671.84/8,215.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,347.43

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