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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,253.60, 12,320.46 and 7,644.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,253.60, 12,320.46 and 7,644.48 is: 11,411.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,253.60 : 12,320.46 = 7,644.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,253.60/12,320.46 = 7,644.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,253.60x = 12,320.46 × 7,644.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,253.60x = 94,183,510.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,183,510.06/8,253.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,411.20

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