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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,215.60, 12,316.20 and 7,340.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,215.60, 12,316.20 and 7,340.80 is: 11,004.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,215.60 : 12,316.20 = 7,340.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,215.60/12,316.20 = 7,340.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,215.60x = 12,316.20 × 7,340.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,215.60x = 90,410,760.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,410,760.96/8,215.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,004.77

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