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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,076.80, 12,115.20 and 7,104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,076.80, 12,115.20 and 7,104.80 is: 10,657.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,076.80 : 12,115.20 = 7,104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,076.80/12,115.20 = 7,104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,076.80x = 12,115.20 × 7,104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,076.80x = 86,076,072.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,076,072.96/8,076.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,657.20

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