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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,257.80, 12,386.70 and 7,422.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,257.80, 12,386.70 and 7,422.60 is: 11,133.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,257.80 : 12,386.70 = 7,422.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,257.80/12,386.70 = 7,422.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,257.80x = 12,386.70 × 7,422.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,257.80x = 91,941,519.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,941,519.42/8,257.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,133.90

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