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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,799.08, 12,143.46 and 7,222.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,799.08, 12,143.46 and 7,222.76 is: 9,968.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,799.08 : 12,143.46 = 7,222.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,799.08/12,143.46 = 7,222.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,799.08x = 12,143.46 × 7,222.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,799.08x = 87,709,297.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,709,297.15/8,799.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,968.01

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