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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,348.40, 12,522.60 and 7,095.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,348.40, 12,522.60 and 7,095.60 is: 10,643.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,348.40 : 12,522.60 = 7,095.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,348.40/12,522.60 = 7,095.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,348.40x = 12,522.60 × 7,095.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,348.40x = 88,855,360.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,855,360.56/8,348.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,643.40

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