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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,335.60, 12,503.40 and 7,655.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,335.60, 12,503.40 and 7,655.20 is: 11,482.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,335.60 : 12,503.40 = 7,655.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,335.60/12,503.40 = 7,655.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,335.60x = 12,503.40 × 7,655.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,335.60x = 95,716,027.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,716,027.68/8,335.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,482.80

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