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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,155.28, 12,287.74 and 7,376.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,155.28, 12,287.74 and 7,376.15 is: 11,113.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,155.28 : 12,287.74 = 7,376.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,155.28/12,287.74 = 7,376.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,155.28x = 12,287.74 × 7,376.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,155.28x = 90,636,133.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,636,133.52/8,155.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,113.80

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