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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,220.68, 12,331.02 and 7,630.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,220.68, 12,331.02 and 7,630.19 is: 11,445.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220.68 : 12,331.02 = 7,630.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220.68/12,331.02 = 7,630.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220.68x = 12,331.02 × 7,630.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220.68x = 94,088,025.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,088,025.49/8,220.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,445.29

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