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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,450.40, 12,683.70 and 7,219.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,450.40, 12,683.70 and 7,219.20 is: 10,835.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,450.40 : 12,683.70 = 7,219.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,450.40/12,683.70 = 7,219.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,450.40x = 12,683.70 × 7,219.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,450.40x = 91,566,167.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,566,167.04/8,450.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,835.72

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