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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,405.40, 12,608.10 and 7,465.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,405.40, 12,608.10 and 7,465.80 is: 11,198.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,405.40 : 12,608.10 = 7,465.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,405.40/12,608.10 = 7,465.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,405.40x = 12,608.10 × 7,465.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,405.40x = 94,129,552.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,129,552.98/8,405.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,198.70

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