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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,920.80, 8,881.20 and 3,323.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,920.80, 8,881.20 and 3,323.68 is: 4,985.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,920.80 : 8,881.20 = 3,323.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,920.80/8,881.20 = 3,323.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,920.80x = 8,881.20 × 3,323.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,920.80x = 29,518,266.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,518,266.82/5,920.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,985.52

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