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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,282.40, 12,387.60 and 7,411.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,282.40, 12,387.60 and 7,411.20 is: 11,084.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,282.40 : 12,387.60 = 7,411.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,282.40/12,387.60 = 7,411.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,282.40x = 12,387.60 × 7,411.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,282.40x = 91,806,981.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,806,981.12/8,282.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,084.59

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