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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,179.20, 12,301.20 and 7,336.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,179.20, 12,301.20 and 7,336.80 is: 11,034.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,179.20 : 12,301.20 = 7,336.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,179.20/12,301.20 = 7,336.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,179.20x = 12,301.20 × 7,336.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,179.20x = 90,251,444.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,251,444.16/8,179.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,034.26

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