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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,392.68, 12,583.62 and 7,223.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,392.68, 12,583.62 and 7,223.04 is: 10,829.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,392.68 : 12,583.62 = 7,223.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,392.68/12,583.62 = 7,223.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,392.68x = 12,583.62 × 7,223.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,392.68x = 90,891,990.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,891,990.60/8,392.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,829.91

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