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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,113.20, 12,169.80 and 7,767.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,113.20, 12,169.80 and 7,767.60 is: 11,651.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,113.20 : 12,169.80 = 7,767.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,113.20/12,169.80 = 7,767.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,113.20x = 12,169.80 × 7,767.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,113.20x = 94,530,138.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,530,138.48/8,113.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,651.40

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