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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,297.60, 12,446.40 and 7,228.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,297.60, 12,446.40 and 7,228.40 is: 10,842.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,297.60 : 12,446.40 = 7,228.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,297.60/12,446.40 = 7,228.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,297.60x = 12,446.40 × 7,228.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,297.60x = 89,967,557.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,967,557.76/8,297.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,842.60

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