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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,220.20, 12,330.30 and 7,586.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,220.20, 12,330.30 and 7,586.60 is: 11,379.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220.20 : 12,330.30 = 7,586.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220.20/12,330.30 = 7,586.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220.20x = 12,330.30 × 7,586.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220.20x = 93,545,053.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,545,053.98/8,220.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,379.90

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