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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,220.40, 12,330.60 and 7,426.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,220.40, 12,330.60 and 7,426.80 is: 11,140.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220.40 : 12,330.60 = 7,426.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220.40/12,330.60 = 7,426.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220.40x = 12,330.60 × 7,426.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220.40x = 91,576,900.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,576,900.08/8,220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,140.20

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