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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,411.80, 12,593.40 and 7,439.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,411.80, 12,593.40 and 7,439.80 is: 11,138.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,411.80 : 12,593.40 = 7,439.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,411.80/12,593.40 = 7,439.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,411.80x = 12,593.40 × 7,439.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,411.80x = 93,692,377.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,692,377.32/8,411.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,138.21

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