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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,224.40, 12,304.20 and 7,140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,224.40, 12,304.20 and 7,140.80 is: 10,683.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,224.40 : 12,304.20 = 7,140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,224.40/12,304.20 = 7,140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,224.40x = 12,304.20 × 7,140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,224.40x = 87,861,831.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,861,831.36/8,224.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,683.07

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