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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,313.60, 12,470.40 and 7,910.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,313.60, 12,470.40 and 7,910.40 is: 11,865.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,313.60 : 12,470.40 = 7,910.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,313.60/12,470.40 = 7,910.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,313.60x = 12,470.40 × 7,910.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,313.60x = 98,645,852.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,645,852.16/8,313.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,865.60

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