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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,223.60, 12,335.40 and 6,922.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,223.60, 12,335.40 and 6,922.80 is: 10,384.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,223.60 : 12,335.40 = 6,922.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,223.60/12,335.40 = 6,922.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,223.60x = 12,335.40 × 6,922.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,223.60x = 85,395,507.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,395,507.12/8,223.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,384.20

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