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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.40, 13,386.60 and 7,477.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.40, 13,386.60 and 7,477.20 is: 11,215.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.40 : 13,386.60 = 7,477.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.40/13,386.60 = 7,477.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.40x = 13,386.60 × 7,477.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.40x = 100,094,285.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,094,285.52/8,924.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,215.80

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