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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,236.76, 12,318.68 and 7,318.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,236.76, 12,318.68 and 7,318.22 is: 10,944.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,236.76 : 12,318.68 = 7,318.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,236.76/12,318.68 = 7,318.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,236.76x = 12,318.68 × 7,318.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,236.76x = 90,150,767.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,150,767.05/8,236.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,944.94

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