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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,272.20, 12,408.30 and 7,638.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,272.20, 12,408.30 and 7,638.60 is: 11,457.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,272.20 : 12,408.30 = 7,638.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,272.20/12,408.30 = 7,638.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,272.20x = 12,408.30 × 7,638.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,272.20x = 94,782,040.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,782,040.38/8,272.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,457.90

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