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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.20, 12,369.30 and 7,222.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.20, 12,369.30 and 7,222.20 is: 10,833.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.20 : 12,369.30 = 7,222.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.20/12,369.30 = 7,222.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.20x = 12,369.30 × 7,222.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.20x = 89,333,558.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,333,558.46/8,246.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,833.30

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