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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,985.60, 12,344.40 and 7,408.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,985.60, 12,344.40 and 7,408.80 is: 10,178.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,985.60 : 12,344.40 = 7,408.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,985.60/12,344.40 = 7,408.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,985.60x = 12,344.40 × 7,408.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,985.60x = 91,457,190.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,457,190.72/8,985.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,178.20

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