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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,341.68, 12,526.84 and 7,406.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,341.68, 12,526.84 and 7,406.74 is: 11,122.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,341.68 : 12,526.84 = 7,406.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,341.68/12,526.84 = 7,406.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,341.68x = 12,526.84 × 7,406.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,341.68x = 92,783,046.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,783,046.90/8,341.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,122.83

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