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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,312.40, 12,468.60 and 7,467.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,312.40, 12,468.60 and 7,467.60 is: 11,201.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,312.40 : 12,468.60 = 7,467.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,312.40/12,468.60 = 7,467.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,312.40x = 12,468.60 × 7,467.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,312.40x = 93,110,517.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,110,517.36/8,312.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,201.40

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