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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,192.80, 12,289.20 and 7,415.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,192.80, 12,289.20 and 7,415.20 is: 11,122.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,192.80 : 12,289.20 = 7,415.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,192.80/12,289.20 = 7,415.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,192.80x = 12,289.20 × 7,415.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,192.80x = 91,126,875.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,126,875.84/8,192.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,122.80

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