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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,397.60, 12,596.40 and 7,231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,397.60, 12,596.40 and 7,231.20 is: 10,846.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,397.60 : 12,596.40 = 7,231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,397.60/12,596.40 = 7,231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,397.60x = 12,596.40 × 7,231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,397.60x = 91,087,087.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,087,087.68/8,397.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,846.80

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