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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,256.80, 12,385.20 and 7,335.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,256.80, 12,385.20 and 7,335.20 is: 11,002.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,256.80 : 12,385.20 = 7,335.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,256.80/12,385.20 = 7,335.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,256.80x = 12,385.20 × 7,335.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,256.80x = 90,847,919.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,847,919.04/8,256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,002.80

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