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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,672.85, 13,009.65 and 7,222.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,672.85, 13,009.65 and 7,222.23 is: 10,833.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,672.85 : 13,009.65 = 7,222.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,672.85/13,009.65 = 7,222.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,672.85x = 13,009.65 × 7,222.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,672.85x = 93,958,684.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,958,684.52/8,672.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,833.66

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