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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,985.60, 12,441.60 and 8,294.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,985.60, 12,441.60 and 8,294.40 is: 11,484.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,985.60 : 12,441.60 = 8,294.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,985.60/12,441.60 = 8,294.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,985.60x = 12,441.60 × 8,294.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,985.60x = 103,195,607.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,195,607.04/8,985.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,484.55

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