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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.60, 12,410.40 and 7,690.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.60, 12,410.40 and 7,690.40 is: 11,535.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.60 : 12,410.40 = 7,690.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.60/12,410.40 = 7,690.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.60x = 12,410.40 × 7,690.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.60x = 95,440,940.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,440,940.16/8,273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,535.60

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