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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,228.66, 11,279.40 and 8,117.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,228.66, 11,279.40 and 8,117.92 is: 11,127.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,228.66 : 11,279.40 = 8,117.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,228.66/11,279.40 = 8,117.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,228.66x = 11,279.40 × 8,117.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,228.66x = 91,565,266.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,565,266.85/8,228.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,127.60

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