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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,256.40, 12,348.60 and 7,385.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,256.40, 12,348.60 and 7,385.20 is: 11,045.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,256.40 : 12,348.60 = 7,385.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,256.40/12,348.60 = 7,385.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,256.40x = 12,348.60 × 7,385.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,256.40x = 91,196,880.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,196,880.72/8,256.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,045.60

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