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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.60, 12,067.92 and 7,401.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.60, 12,067.92 and 7,401.60 is: 11,096.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.60 : 12,067.92 = 7,401.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.60/12,067.92 = 7,401.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.60x = 12,067.92 × 7,401.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.60x = 89,321,916.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,321,916.67/8,049.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,096.44

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