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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,299.68, 12,412.40 and 7,380.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,299.68, 12,412.40 and 7,380.96 is: 11,038.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,299.68 : 12,412.40 = 7,380.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,299.68/12,412.40 = 7,380.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,299.68x = 12,412.40 × 7,380.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,299.68x = 91,615,427.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,615,427.90/8,299.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,038.43

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