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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,306.40, 12,459.60 and 7,053.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,306.40, 12,459.60 and 7,053.60 is: 10,580.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,306.40 : 12,459.60 = 7,053.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,306.40/12,459.60 = 7,053.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,306.40x = 12,459.60 × 7,053.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,306.40x = 87,885,034.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,885,034.56/8,306.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,580.40

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