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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,155.20, 12,265.20 and 7,312.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,155.20, 12,265.20 and 7,312.80 is: 10,998.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,155.20 : 12,265.20 = 7,312.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,155.20/12,265.20 = 7,312.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,155.20x = 12,265.20 × 7,312.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,155.20x = 89,692,954.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,692,954.56/8,155.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,998.25

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