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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,343.20, 12,514.80 and 7,319.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,343.20, 12,514.80 and 7,319.20 is: 10,978.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,343.20 : 12,514.80 = 7,319.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,343.20/12,514.80 = 7,319.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,343.20x = 12,514.80 × 7,319.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,343.20x = 91,598,324.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,598,324.16/8,343.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,978.80

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