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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,658.40, 12,997.20 and 8,094.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,658.40, 12,997.20 and 8,094.40 is: 12,150.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,658.40 : 12,997.20 = 8,094.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,658.40/12,997.20 = 8,094.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,658.40x = 12,997.20 × 8,094.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,658.40x = 105,204,535.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,204,535.68/8,658.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,150.57

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