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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,465.60, 12,686.04 and 7,998.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,465.60, 12,686.04 and 7,998.20 is: 11,985.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,465.60 : 12,686.04 = 7,998.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,465.60/12,686.04 = 7,998.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,465.60x = 12,686.04 × 7,998.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,465.60x = 101,465,485.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,465,485.13/8,465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,985.62

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