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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,160.60, 12,233.70 and 7,285.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,160.60, 12,233.70 and 7,285.80 is: 10,922.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,160.60 : 12,233.70 = 7,285.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,160.60/12,233.70 = 7,285.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,160.60x = 12,233.70 × 7,285.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,160.60x = 89,132,291.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,132,291.46/8,160.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,922.27

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