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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,375.60, 12,552.60 and 7,446.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,375.60, 12,552.60 and 7,446.80 is: 11,160.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,375.60 : 12,552.60 = 7,446.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,375.60/12,552.60 = 7,446.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,375.60x = 12,552.60 × 7,446.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,375.60x = 93,476,701.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,476,701.68/8,375.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,160.60

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