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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,364.60, 12,546.90 and 7,246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,364.60, 12,546.90 and 7,246.80 is: 10,870.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,364.60 : 12,546.90 = 7,246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,364.60/12,546.90 = 7,246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,364.60x = 12,546.90 × 7,246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,364.60x = 90,924,874.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,924,874.92/8,364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,870.20

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