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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.40, 12,353.40 and 7,663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.40, 12,353.40 and 7,663.20 is: 11,479.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.40 : 12,353.40 = 7,663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.40/12,353.40 = 7,663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.40x = 12,353.40 × 7,663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.40x = 94,666,574.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,666,574.88/8,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,479.75

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