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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,222.48, 12,306.72 and 7,434.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,222.48, 12,306.72 and 7,434.80 is: 11,127.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,222.48 : 12,306.72 = 7,434.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,222.48/12,306.72 = 7,434.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,222.48x = 12,306.72 × 7,434.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,222.48x = 91,498,001.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,498,001.86/8,222.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,127.79

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