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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,241.60, 12,362.40 and 7,172.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,241.60, 12,362.40 and 7,172.40 is: 10,758.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,241.60 : 12,362.40 = 7,172.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,241.60/12,362.40 = 7,172.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,241.60x = 12,362.40 × 7,172.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,241.60x = 88,668,077.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,668,077.76/8,241.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,758.60

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