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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,220.80, 12,358.48 and 7,612.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,220.80, 12,358.48 and 7,612.04 is: 11,443.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220.80 : 12,358.48 = 7,612.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220.80/12,358.48 = 7,612.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220.80x = 12,358.48 × 7,612.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220.80x = 94,073,244.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,073,244.10/8,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,443.32

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