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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,082.40, 12,123.60 and 7,261.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,082.40, 12,123.60 and 7,261.60 is: 10,892.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,082.40 : 12,123.60 = 7,261.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,082.40/12,123.60 = 7,261.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,082.40x = 12,123.60 × 7,261.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,082.40x = 88,036,733.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,036,733.76/8,082.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,892.40

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