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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,325.60, 12,488.40 and 7,321.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,325.60, 12,488.40 and 7,321.20 is: 10,981.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,325.60 : 12,488.40 = 7,321.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,325.60/12,488.40 = 7,321.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,325.60x = 12,488.40 × 7,321.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,325.60x = 91,430,074.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,430,074.08/8,325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,981.80

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