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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.80, 12,239.76 and 7,487.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.80, 12,239.76 and 7,487.92 is: 11,219.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.80 : 12,239.76 = 7,487.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.80/12,239.76 = 7,487.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.80x = 12,239.76 × 7,487.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.80x = 91,650,343.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,650,343.70/8,168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,219.56

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