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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.40, 12,225.60 and 7,599.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.40, 12,225.60 and 7,599.60 is: 11,399.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.40 : 12,225.60 = 7,599.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.40/12,225.60 = 7,599.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.40x = 12,225.60 × 7,599.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.40x = 92,909,669.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,909,669.76/8,150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,399.40

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