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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.40, 12,226.98 and 7,076.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.40, 12,226.98 and 7,076.20 is: 9,779.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.40 : 12,226.98 = 7,076.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.40/12,226.98 = 7,076.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.40x = 12,226.98 × 7,076.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.40x = 86,520,555.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,520,555.88/8,847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,779.21

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