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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,404.80, 12,594.40 and 7,099.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,404.80, 12,594.40 and 7,099.20 is: 10,637.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,404.80 : 12,594.40 = 7,099.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,404.80/12,594.40 = 7,099.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,404.80x = 12,594.40 × 7,099.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,404.80x = 89,410,164.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,410,164.48/8,404.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,637.99

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