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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.60, 11,399.70 and 7,322.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.60, 11,399.70 and 7,322.68 is: 10,098.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.60 : 11,399.70 = 7,322.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.60/11,399.70 = 7,322.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.60x = 11,399.70 × 7,322.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.60x = 83,476,355.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,476,355.20/8,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,098.03

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