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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,607.20, 12,910.80 and 7,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,607.20, 12,910.80 and 7,246.40 is: 10,869.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,607.20 : 12,910.80 = 7,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,607.20/12,910.80 = 7,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,607.20x = 12,910.80 × 7,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,607.20x = 93,556,821.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,556,821.12/8,607.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,869.60

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