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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,531.46, 12,789.40 and 7,223.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,531.46, 12,789.40 and 7,223.64 is: 10,828.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,531.46 : 12,789.40 = 7,223.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,531.46/12,789.40 = 7,223.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,531.46x = 12,789.40 × 7,223.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,531.46x = 92,386,021.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,386,021.42/8,531.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,828.86

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