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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,194.40, 12,291.60 and 7,611.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,194.40, 12,291.60 and 7,611.20 is: 11,416.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,194.40 : 12,291.60 = 7,611.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,194.40/12,291.60 = 7,611.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,194.40x = 12,291.60 × 7,611.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,194.40x = 93,553,825.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,553,825.92/8,194.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,416.80

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