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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,659.60, 12,989.40 and 7,363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,659.60, 12,989.40 and 7,363.60 is: 11,045.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,659.60 : 12,989.40 = 7,363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,659.60/12,989.40 = 7,363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,659.60x = 12,989.40 × 7,363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,659.60x = 95,648,745.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,648,745.84/8,659.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,045.40

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