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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,170.40, 12,255.60 and 7,530.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,170.40, 12,255.60 and 7,530.40 is: 11,295.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,170.40 : 12,255.60 = 7,530.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,170.40/12,255.60 = 7,530.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,170.40x = 12,255.60 × 7,530.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,170.40x = 92,289,570.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,289,570.24/8,170.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,295.60

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