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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,287.20, 12,459.60 and 8,114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,287.20, 12,459.60 and 8,114.40 is: 12,199.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,287.20 : 12,459.60 = 8,114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,287.20/12,459.60 = 8,114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,287.20x = 12,459.60 × 8,114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,287.20x = 101,102,178.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,102,178.24/8,287.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,199.80

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