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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,666.40, 12,980.40 and 7,514.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,666.40, 12,980.40 and 7,514.40 is: 11,254.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,666.40 : 12,980.40 = 7,514.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,666.40/12,980.40 = 7,514.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,666.40x = 12,980.40 × 7,514.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,666.40x = 97,539,917.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,539,917.76/8,666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,254.95

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