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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,032.80, 12,049.20 and 7,903.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,032.80, 12,049.20 and 7,903.20 is: 11,854.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,032.80 : 12,049.20 = 7,903.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,032.80/12,049.20 = 7,903.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,032.80x = 12,049.20 × 7,903.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,032.80x = 95,227,237.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,227,237.44/8,032.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,854.80

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