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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,866.42, 12,224.30 and 7,267.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,866.42, 12,224.30 and 7,267.18 is: 10,019.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,866.42 : 12,224.30 = 7,267.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,866.42/12,224.30 = 7,267.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,866.42x = 12,224.30 × 7,267.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,866.42x = 88,836,188.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,836,188.47/8,866.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,019.40

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