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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,665.60, 12,998.40 and 7,353.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,665.60, 12,998.40 and 7,353.40 is: 11,030.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,665.60 : 12,998.40 = 7,353.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,665.60/12,998.40 = 7,353.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,665.60x = 12,998.40 × 7,353.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,665.60x = 95,582,434.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,582,434.56/8,665.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,030.10

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