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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,235.40, 12,353.10 and 7,360.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,235.40, 12,353.10 and 7,360.60 is: 11,040.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,235.40 : 12,353.10 = 7,360.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,235.40/12,353.10 = 7,360.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,235.40x = 12,353.10 × 7,360.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,235.40x = 90,926,227.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,926,227.86/8,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,040.90

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