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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,475.20, 12,712.80 and 7,668.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,475.20, 12,712.80 and 7,668.80 is: 11,503.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,475.20 : 12,712.80 = 7,668.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,475.20/12,712.80 = 7,668.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,475.20x = 12,712.80 × 7,668.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,475.20x = 97,491,920.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,491,920.64/8,475.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,503.20

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