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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,961.60, 13,444.80 and 7,994.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,961.60, 13,444.80 and 7,994.40 is: 11,993.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,961.60 : 13,444.80 = 7,994.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,961.60/13,444.80 = 7,994.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,961.60x = 13,444.80 × 7,994.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,961.60x = 107,483,109.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,483,109.12/8,961.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,993.74

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