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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,294.40, 12,441.60 and 7,660.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,294.40, 12,441.60 and 7,660.80 is: 11,491.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,294.40 : 12,441.60 = 7,660.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,294.40/12,441.60 = 7,660.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,294.40x = 12,441.60 × 7,660.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,294.40x = 95,312,609.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,312,609.28/8,294.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,491.20

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