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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,404.60, 12,606.90 and 7,456.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,404.60, 12,606.90 and 7,456.90 is: 11,185.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,404.60 : 12,606.90 = 7,456.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,404.60/12,606.90 = 7,456.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,404.60x = 12,606.90 × 7,456.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,404.60x = 94,008,392.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,008,392.61/8,404.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,185.35

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