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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,157.80, 11,256.22 and 7,742.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,157.80, 11,256.22 and 7,742.58 is: 10,683.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,157.80 : 11,256.22 = 7,742.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,157.80/11,256.22 = 7,742.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,157.80x = 11,256.22 × 7,742.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,157.80x = 87,152,183.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,152,183.85/8,157.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,683.29

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