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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,320.48, 12,449.38 and 7,875.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,320.48, 12,449.38 and 7,875.52 is: 11,783.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,320.48 : 12,449.38 = 7,875.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,320.48/12,449.38 = 7,875.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,320.48x = 12,449.38 × 7,875.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,320.48x = 98,045,341.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,045,341.18/8,320.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,783.62

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