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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,301.60, 12,452.40 and 7,898.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,301.60, 12,452.40 and 7,898.40 is: 11,847.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,301.60 : 12,452.40 = 7,898.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,301.60/12,452.40 = 7,898.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,301.60x = 12,452.40 × 7,898.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,301.60x = 98,354,036.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,354,036.16/8,301.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,847.60

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