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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,660.40, 12,961.44 and 7,202.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,660.40, 12,961.44 and 7,202.40 is: 10,779.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,660.40 : 12,961.44 = 7,202.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,660.40/12,961.44 = 7,202.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,660.40x = 12,961.44 × 7,202.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,660.40x = 93,353,475.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,353,475.46/8,660.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,779.35

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