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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,216.40, 12,339.45 and 7,195.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,216.40, 12,339.45 and 7,195.80 is: 10,806.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,216.40 : 12,339.45 = 7,195.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,216.40/12,339.45 = 7,195.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,216.40x = 12,339.45 × 7,195.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,216.40x = 88,792,214.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,792,214.31/8,216.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,806.71

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