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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,381.48, 12,570.60 and 7,965.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,381.48, 12,570.60 and 7,965.20 is: 11,946.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,381.48 : 12,570.60 = 7,965.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,381.48/12,570.60 = 7,965.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,381.48x = 12,570.60 × 7,965.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,381.48x = 100,127,343.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,127,343.12/8,381.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,946.26

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