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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,423.80, 12,611.40 and 7,451.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,423.80, 12,611.40 and 7,451.80 is: 11,156.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,423.80 : 12,611.40 = 7,451.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,423.80/12,611.40 = 7,451.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,423.80x = 12,611.40 × 7,451.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,423.80x = 93,977,630.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,977,630.52/8,423.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,156.20

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