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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,306.60, 12,451.80 and 7,431.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,306.60, 12,451.80 and 7,431.80 is: 11,140.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,306.60 : 12,451.80 = 7,431.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,306.60/12,451.80 = 7,431.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,306.60x = 12,451.80 × 7,431.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,306.60x = 92,539,287.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,539,287.24/8,306.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,140.45

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