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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,223.40, 12,302.70 and 7,139.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,223.40, 12,302.70 and 7,139.80 is: 10,681.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,223.40 : 12,302.70 = 7,139.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,223.40/12,302.70 = 7,139.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,223.40x = 12,302.70 × 7,139.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,223.40x = 87,838,817.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,838,817.46/8,223.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,681.57

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