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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,469.26, 12,704.14 and 7,228.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,469.26, 12,704.14 and 7,228.85 is: 10,843.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,469.26 : 12,704.14 = 7,228.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,469.26/12,704.14 = 7,228.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,469.26x = 12,704.14 × 7,228.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,469.26x = 91,836,267.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,836,267.95/8,469.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,843.48

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