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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,682.20, 13,005.06 and 7,224.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,682.20, 13,005.06 and 7,224.20 is: 10,821.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,682.20 : 13,005.06 = 7,224.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,682.20/13,005.06 = 7,224.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,682.20x = 13,005.06 × 7,224.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,682.20x = 93,951,154.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,951,154.45/8,682.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,821.12

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