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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,393.80, 12,590.70 and 7,486.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,393.80, 12,590.70 and 7,486.60 is: 11,229.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,393.80 : 12,590.70 = 7,486.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,393.80/12,590.70 = 7,486.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,393.80x = 12,590.70 × 7,486.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,393.80x = 94,261,534.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,261,534.62/8,393.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,229.90

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