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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.60, 12,062.40 and 7,350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.60, 12,062.40 and 7,350.40 is: 11,025.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.60 : 12,062.40 = 7,350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.60/12,062.40 = 7,350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.60x = 12,062.40 × 7,350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.60x = 88,663,464.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,663,464.96/8,041.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,025.60

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