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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,301.60, 12,452.40 and 7,399.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,301.60, 12,452.40 and 7,399.44 is: 11,099.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,301.60 : 12,452.40 = 7,399.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,301.60/12,452.40 = 7,399.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,301.60x = 12,452.40 × 7,399.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,301.60x = 92,140,786.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,140,786.66/8,301.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,099.16

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