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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,296.60, 12,436.80 and 7,421.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,296.60, 12,436.80 and 7,421.80 is: 11,125.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,296.60 : 12,436.80 = 7,421.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,296.60/12,436.80 = 7,421.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,296.60x = 12,436.80 × 7,421.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,296.60x = 92,303,442.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,303,442.24/8,296.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,125.45

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