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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,218.14, 12,327.21 and 7,505.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,218.14, 12,327.21 and 7,505.34 is: 11,258.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,218.14 : 12,327.21 = 7,505.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,218.14/12,327.21 = 7,505.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,218.14x = 12,327.21 × 7,505.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,218.14x = 92,519,902.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,519,902.30/8,218.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,258.01

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