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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,119.60, 12,172.20 and 7,244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,119.60, 12,172.20 and 7,244.80 is: 10,860.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,119.60 : 12,172.20 = 7,244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,119.60/12,172.20 = 7,244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,119.60x = 12,172.20 × 7,244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,119.60x = 88,185,154.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,185,154.56/8,119.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,860.78

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