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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,466.40, 12,707.70 and 7,235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,466.40, 12,707.70 and 7,235.20 is: 10,859.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,466.40 : 12,707.70 = 7,235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,466.40/12,707.70 = 7,235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,466.40x = 12,707.70 × 7,235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,466.40x = 91,942,751.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,942,751.04/8,466.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,859.72

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