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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,280.50, 12,420.78 and 7,865.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,280.50, 12,420.78 and 7,865.24 is: 11,797.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,280.50 : 12,420.78 = 7,865.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,280.50/12,420.78 = 7,865.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,280.50x = 12,420.78 × 7,865.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,280.50x = 97,692,415.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,692,415.69/8,280.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,797.89

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