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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,131.20, 12,196.80 and 7,645.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,131.20, 12,196.80 and 7,645.20 is: 11,467.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,131.20 : 12,196.80 = 7,645.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,131.20/12,196.80 = 7,645.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,131.20x = 12,196.80 × 7,645.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,131.20x = 93,246,975.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,246,975.36/8,131.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,467.80

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