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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,475.26, 12,697.84 and 7,230.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,475.26, 12,697.84 and 7,230.04 is: 10,832.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,475.26 : 12,697.84 = 7,230.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,475.26/12,697.84 = 7,230.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,475.26x = 12,697.84 × 7,230.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,475.26x = 91,805,891.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,805,891.11/8,475.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,832.22

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