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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,169.20, 12,253.80 and 7,683.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,169.20, 12,253.80 and 7,683.20 is: 11,524.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,169.20 : 12,253.80 = 7,683.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,169.20/12,253.80 = 7,683.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,169.20x = 12,253.80 × 7,683.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,169.20x = 94,148,396.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,148,396.16/8,169.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,524.80

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