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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.20, 12,259.20 and 7,308.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.20, 12,259.20 and 7,308.80 is: 10,992.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.20 : 12,259.20 = 7,308.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.20/12,259.20 = 7,308.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.20x = 12,259.20 × 7,308.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.20x = 89,600,040.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,600,040.96/8,151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,992.25

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