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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,317.68, 12,462.78 and 7,460.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,317.68, 12,462.78 and 7,460.28 is: 11,178.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,317.68 : 12,462.78 = 7,460.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,317.68/12,462.78 = 7,460.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,317.68x = 12,462.78 × 7,460.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,317.68x = 92,975,828.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,975,828.38/8,317.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,178.10

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