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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,226.60, 12,339.90 and 7,546.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,226.60, 12,339.90 and 7,546.20 is: 11,319.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,226.60 : 12,339.90 = 7,546.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,226.60/12,339.90 = 7,546.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,226.60x = 12,339.90 × 7,546.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,226.60x = 93,119,353.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,119,353.38/8,226.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,319.30

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