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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.92, 12,308.64 and 7,388.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.92, 12,308.64 and 7,388.40 is: 11,133.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.92 : 12,308.64 = 7,388.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.92/12,308.64 = 7,388.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.92x = 12,308.64 × 7,388.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.92x = 90,941,155.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,941,155.78/8,167.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,133.94

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