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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,221.80, 12,308.40 and 7,249.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,221.80, 12,308.40 and 7,249.80 is: 10,853.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,221.80 : 12,308.40 = 7,249.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,221.80/12,308.40 = 7,249.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,221.80x = 12,308.40 × 7,249.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,221.80x = 89,233,438.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,233,438.32/8,221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,853.27

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