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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,228.80, 16,843.20 and 8,312.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,228.80, 16,843.20 and 8,312.80 is: 12,469.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,228.80 : 16,843.20 = 8,312.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,228.80/16,843.20 = 8,312.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,228.80x = 16,843.20 × 8,312.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,228.80x = 140,014,152.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,014,152.96/11,228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,469.20

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