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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.80, 12,253.20 and 7,391.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.80, 12,253.20 and 7,391.20 is: 11,086.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.80 : 12,253.20 = 7,391.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.80/12,253.20 = 7,391.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.80x = 12,253.20 × 7,391.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.80x = 90,565,851.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,565,851.84/8,168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,086.80

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