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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,262.60, 12,385.80 and 7,387.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,262.60, 12,385.80 and 7,387.80 is: 11,074.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,262.60 : 12,385.80 = 7,387.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,262.60/12,385.80 = 7,387.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,262.60x = 12,385.80 × 7,387.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,262.60x = 91,503,813.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,503,813.24/8,262.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,074.46

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