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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,533.40, 12,828.90 and 7,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,533.40, 12,828.90 and 7,266.20 is: 10,923.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,533.40 : 12,828.90 = 7,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,533.40/12,828.90 = 7,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,533.40x = 12,828.90 × 7,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,533.40x = 93,217,353.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,217,353.18/8,533.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,923.82

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