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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,631.43, 12,930.47 and 7,228.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,631.43, 12,930.47 and 7,228.10 is: 10,828.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,631.43 : 12,930.47 = 7,228.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,631.43/12,930.47 = 7,228.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,631.43x = 12,930.47 × 7,228.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,631.43x = 93,462,753.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,462,753.50/8,631.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,828.19

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