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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,389.68, 12,579.12 and 7,220.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,389.68, 12,579.12 and 7,220.04 is: 10,825.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,389.68 : 12,579.12 = 7,220.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,389.68/12,579.12 = 7,220.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,389.68x = 12,579.12 × 7,220.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,389.68x = 90,821,749.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,821,749.56/8,389.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,825.41

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