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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,297.40, 12,410.10 and 7,426.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,297.40, 12,410.10 and 7,426.20 is: 11,107.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,297.40 : 12,410.10 = 7,426.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,297.40/12,410.10 = 7,426.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,297.40x = 12,410.10 × 7,426.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,297.40x = 92,159,884.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,159,884.62/8,297.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,107.08

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