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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,302.80, 12,425.40 and 7,611.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,302.80, 12,425.40 and 7,611.60 is: 11,391.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,302.80 : 12,425.40 = 7,611.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,302.80/12,425.40 = 7,611.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,302.80x = 12,425.40 × 7,611.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,302.80x = 94,577,174.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,577,174.64/8,302.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,391.00

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