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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,229.04, 12,280.28 and 7,354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,229.04, 12,280.28 and 7,354.24 is: 10,974.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,229.04 : 12,280.28 = 7,354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,229.04/12,280.28 = 7,354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,229.04x = 12,280.28 × 7,354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,229.04x = 90,312,126.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,312,126.39/8,229.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,974.81

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