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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,218.58, 12,342.72 and 7,559.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,218.58, 12,342.72 and 7,559.27 is: 11,352.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,218.58 : 12,342.72 = 7,559.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,218.58/12,342.72 = 7,559.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,218.58x = 12,342.72 × 7,559.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,218.58x = 93,301,953.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,301,953.01/8,218.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,352.56

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