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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.40, 12,370.20 and 7,490.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.40, 12,370.20 and 7,490.80 is: 11,206.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.40 : 12,370.20 = 7,490.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.40/12,370.20 = 7,490.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.40x = 12,370.20 × 7,490.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.40x = 92,662,694.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,662,694.16/8,268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,206.85

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