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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,317.80, 12,458.48 and 7,394.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,317.80, 12,458.48 and 7,394.40 is: 11,075.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,317.80 : 12,458.48 = 7,394.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,317.80/12,458.48 = 7,394.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,317.80x = 12,458.48 × 7,394.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,317.80x = 92,122,947.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,122,947.54/8,317.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,075.40

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