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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,221.80, 12,359.97 and 7,613.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,221.80, 12,359.97 and 7,613.04 is: 11,444.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,221.80 : 12,359.97 = 7,613.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,221.80/12,359.97 = 7,613.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,221.80x = 12,359.97 × 7,613.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,221.80x = 94,096,946.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,096,946.01/8,221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,444.81

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