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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,125.80, 12,188.70 and 7,672.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,125.80, 12,188.70 and 7,672.20 is: 11,508.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,125.80 : 12,188.70 = 7,672.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,125.80/12,188.70 = 7,672.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,125.80x = 12,188.70 × 7,672.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,125.80x = 93,514,144.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,514,144.14/8,125.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,508.30

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