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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,875.70, 13,297.35 and 7,223.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,875.70, 13,297.35 and 7,223.30 is: 10,821.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,875.70 : 13,297.35 = 7,223.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,875.70/13,297.35 = 7,223.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,875.70x = 13,297.35 × 7,223.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,875.70x = 96,050,748.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,050,748.26/8,875.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,821.77

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