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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,181.60, 12,286.80 and 7,922.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,181.60, 12,286.80 and 7,922.40 is: 11,897.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,181.60 : 12,286.80 = 7,922.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,181.60/12,286.80 = 7,922.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,181.60x = 12,286.80 × 7,922.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,181.60x = 97,340,944.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,340,944.32/8,181.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,897.54

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