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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,212.32, 12,320.64 and 7,162.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,212.32, 12,320.64 and 7,162.56 is: 10,745.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,212.32 : 12,320.64 = 7,162.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,212.32/12,320.64 = 7,162.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,212.32x = 12,320.64 × 7,162.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,212.32x = 88,247,323.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,247,323.24/8,212.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,745.72

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