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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,751.20, 13,159.20 and 7,325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,751.20, 13,159.20 and 7,325.60 is: 11,015.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,751.20 : 13,159.20 = 7,325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,751.20/13,159.20 = 7,325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,751.20x = 13,159.20 × 7,325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,751.20x = 96,399,035.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,399,035.52/8,751.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,015.52

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