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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,418.91, 11,611.29 and 7,408.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,418.91, 11,611.29 and 7,408.45 is: 10,217.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,418.91 : 11,611.29 = 7,408.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,418.91/11,611.29 = 7,408.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,418.91x = 11,611.29 × 7,408.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,418.91x = 86,021,661.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,021,661.40/8,418.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,217.67

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