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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,404.40, 12,606.60 and 7,464.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,404.40, 12,606.60 and 7,464.80 is: 11,197.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,404.40 : 12,606.60 = 7,464.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,404.40/12,606.60 = 7,464.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,404.40x = 12,606.60 × 7,464.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,404.40x = 94,105,747.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,105,747.68/8,404.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,197.20

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