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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,512.80, 12,769.20 and 7,591.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,512.80, 12,769.20 and 7,591.20 is: 11,386.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,512.80 : 12,769.20 = 7,591.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,512.80/12,769.20 = 7,591.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,512.80x = 12,769.20 × 7,591.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,512.80x = 96,933,551.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,933,551.04/8,512.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,386.80

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