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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,452.80, 12,618.12 and 7,416

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,452.80, 12,618.12 and 7,416 is: 11,070.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,452.80 : 12,618.12 = 7,416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,452.80/12,618.12 = 7,416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,452.80x = 12,618.12 × 7,416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,452.80x = 93,575,977.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,575,977.92/8,452.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,070.41

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