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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,226.30, 12,339.45 and 7,319.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,226.30, 12,339.45 and 7,319.10 is: 10,978.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,226.30 : 12,339.45 = 7,319.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,226.30/12,339.45 = 7,319.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,226.30x = 12,339.45 × 7,319.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,226.30x = 90,313,668.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,313,668.50/8,226.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,978.65

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