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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,228.04, 12,278.79 and 7,353.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,228.04, 12,278.79 and 7,353.24 is: 10,973.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,228.04 : 12,278.79 = 7,353.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,228.04/12,278.79 = 7,353.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,228.04x = 12,278.79 × 7,353.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,228.04x = 90,288,889.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,288,889.78/8,228.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,973.32

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