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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,232.40, 12,348.60 and 7,681.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,232.40, 12,348.60 and 7,681.60 is: 11,522.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,232.40 : 12,348.60 = 7,681.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,232.40/12,348.60 = 7,681.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,232.40x = 12,348.60 × 7,681.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,232.40x = 94,857,005.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,857,005.76/8,232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,522.40

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