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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,205.60, 12,240.60 and 7,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,205.60, 12,240.60 and 7,233.60 is: 10,790.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,205.60 : 12,240.60 = 7,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,205.60/12,240.60 = 7,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,205.60x = 12,240.60 × 7,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,205.60x = 88,543,604.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,543,604.16/8,205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,790.63

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