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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,287.60, 12,431.40 and 8,201.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,287.60, 12,431.40 and 8,201.20 is: 12,301.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,287.60 : 12,431.40 = 8,201.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,287.60/12,431.40 = 8,201.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,287.60x = 12,431.40 × 8,201.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,287.60x = 101,952,397.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,952,397.68/8,287.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,301.80

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