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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,325.60, 12,464.10 and 7,450.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,325.60, 12,464.10 and 7,450.80 is: 11,154.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,325.60 : 12,464.10 = 7,450.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,325.60/12,464.10 = 7,450.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,325.60x = 12,464.10 × 7,450.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,325.60x = 92,867,516.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,867,516.28/8,325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,154.45

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