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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,130.80, 12,172.44 and 7,352.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,130.80, 12,172.44 and 7,352.59 is: 11,007.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,130.80 : 12,172.44 = 7,352.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,130.80/12,172.44 = 7,352.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,130.80x = 12,172.44 × 7,352.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,130.80x = 89,498,960.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,498,960.62/8,130.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,007.40

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