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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,325.20, 12,451.08 and 7,407.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,325.20, 12,451.08 and 7,407.20 is: 11,078.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,325.20 : 12,451.08 = 7,407.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,325.20/12,451.08 = 7,407.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,325.20x = 12,451.08 × 7,407.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,325.20x = 92,227,639.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,227,639.78/8,325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,078.13

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