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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,086.40, 12,129.60 and 7,446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,086.40, 12,129.60 and 7,446.40 is: 11,169.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,086.40 : 12,129.60 = 7,446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,086.40/12,129.60 = 7,446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,086.40x = 12,129.60 × 7,446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,086.40x = 90,321,853.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,321,853.44/8,086.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,169.60

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