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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,868.60, 13,322.70 and 7,410.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,868.60, 13,322.70 and 7,410.60 is: 11,132.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,868.60 : 13,322.70 = 7,410.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,868.60/13,322.70 = 7,410.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,868.60x = 13,322.70 × 7,410.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,868.60x = 98,729,200.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,729,200.62/8,868.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,132.44

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