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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,834.36, 12,182.04 and 7,228.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,834.36, 12,182.04 and 7,228.94 is: 9,968.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,834.36 : 12,182.04 = 7,228.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,834.36/12,182.04 = 7,228.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,834.36x = 12,182.04 × 7,228.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,834.36x = 88,063,175.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,063,175.33/8,834.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,968.26

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