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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,443.40, 12,689.40 and 7,374.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,443.40, 12,689.40 and 7,374.20 is: 11,082.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,443.40 : 12,689.40 = 7,374.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,443.40/12,689.40 = 7,374.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,443.40x = 12,689.40 × 7,374.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,443.40x = 93,574,173.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,574,173.48/8,443.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,082.52

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