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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,245.60, 12,368.40 and 7,343.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,245.60, 12,368.40 and 7,343.46 is: 11,015.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,245.60 : 12,368.40 = 7,343.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,245.60/12,368.40 = 7,343.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,245.60x = 12,368.40 × 7,343.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,245.60x = 90,826,850.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,826,850.66/8,245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,015.19

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