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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,666.40, 12,999.60 and 5,368.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,666.40, 12,999.60 and 5,368.80 is: 8,053.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,666.40 : 12,999.60 = 5,368.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,666.40/12,999.60 = 5,368.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,666.40x = 12,999.60 × 5,368.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,666.40x = 69,792,252.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,792,252.48/8,666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,053.20

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