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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,159.60, 12,228.60 and 7,230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,159.60, 12,228.60 and 7,230.80 is: 10,836.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,159.60 : 12,228.60 = 7,230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,159.60/12,228.60 = 7,230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,159.60x = 12,228.60 × 7,230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,159.60x = 88,422,560.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,422,560.88/8,159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,836.63

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