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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,462.80, 12,694.20 and 7,296.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,462.80, 12,694.20 and 7,296.40 is: 10,944.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,462.80 : 12,694.20 = 7,296.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,462.80/12,694.20 = 7,296.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,462.80x = 12,694.20 × 7,296.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,462.80x = 92,621,960.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,621,960.88/8,462.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,944.60

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