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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,125.60, 12,188.40 and 7,722.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,125.60, 12,188.40 and 7,722.40 is: 11,583.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,125.60 : 12,188.40 = 7,722.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,125.60/12,188.40 = 7,722.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,125.60x = 12,188.40 × 7,722.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,125.60x = 94,123,700.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,123,700.16/8,125.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,583.60

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