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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,225.84, 12,328.02 and 7,183.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,225.84, 12,328.02 and 7,183.37 is: 10,765.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,225.84 : 12,328.02 = 7,183.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,225.84/12,328.02 = 7,183.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,225.84x = 12,328.02 × 7,183.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,225.84x = 88,556,667.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,556,667.39/8,225.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,765.68

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