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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952.80, 12,328.08 and 7,378.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952.80, 12,328.08 and 7,378.16 is: 10,159.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952.80 : 12,328.08 = 7,378.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952.80/12,328.08 = 7,378.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952.80x = 12,328.08 × 7,378.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952.80x = 90,958,546.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,958,546.73/8,952.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,159.79

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