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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,217.58, 12,341.22 and 7,558.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,217.58, 12,341.22 and 7,558.27 is: 11,351.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,217.58 : 12,341.22 = 7,558.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,217.58/12,341.22 = 7,558.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,217.58x = 12,341.22 × 7,558.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,217.58x = 93,278,272.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,278,272.89/8,217.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,351.06

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