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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,287.40, 12,395.10 and 7,416.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,287.40, 12,395.10 and 7,416.20 is: 11,092.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,287.40 : 12,395.10 = 7,416.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,287.40/12,395.10 = 7,416.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,287.40x = 12,395.10 × 7,416.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,287.40x = 91,924,540.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,924,540.62/8,287.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,092.08

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