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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055.20, 12,082.80 and 5,283.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055.20, 12,082.80 and 5,283.20 is: 7,924.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055.20 : 12,082.80 = 5,283.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055.20/12,082.80 = 5,283.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055.20x = 12,082.80 × 5,283.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055.20x = 63,835,848.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,835,848.96/8,055.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,924.80

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