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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,272.60, 12,408.90 and 7,592.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,272.60, 12,408.90 and 7,592.20 is: 11,388.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,272.60 : 12,408.90 = 7,592.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,272.60/12,408.90 = 7,592.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,272.60x = 12,408.90 × 7,592.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,272.60x = 94,210,850.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,210,850.58/8,272.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,388.30

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