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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.20, 12,283.20 and 7,324.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.20, 12,283.20 and 7,324.80 is: 11,016.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.20 : 12,283.20 = 7,324.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.20/12,283.20 = 7,324.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.20x = 12,283.20 × 7,324.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.20x = 89,971,983.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,971,983.36/8,167.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,016.26

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