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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,175.60, 12,263.40 and 7,932.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,175.60, 12,263.40 and 7,932.60 is: 11,898.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,175.60 : 12,263.40 = 7,932.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,175.60/12,263.40 = 7,932.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,175.60x = 12,263.40 × 7,932.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,175.60x = 97,280,646.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,280,646.84/8,175.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,898.90

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