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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,399.28, 12,586.52 and 7,476.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,399.28, 12,586.52 and 7,476.60 is: 11,203.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,399.28 : 12,586.52 = 7,476.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,399.28/12,586.52 = 7,476.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,399.28x = 12,586.52 × 7,476.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,399.28x = 94,104,375.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,104,375.43/8,399.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,203.86

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