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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.20, 12,399.30 and 7,242.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.20, 12,399.30 and 7,242.20 is: 10,863.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.20 : 12,399.30 = 7,242.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.20/12,399.30 = 7,242.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.20x = 12,399.30 × 7,242.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.20x = 89,798,210.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,798,210.46/8,266.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,863.30

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