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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,002.80, 12,002.40 and 2,455.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,002.80, 12,002.40 and 2,455.20 is: 3,682.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,002.80 : 12,002.40 = 2,455.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,002.80/12,002.40 = 2,455.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,002.80x = 12,002.40 × 2,455.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,002.80x = 29,468,292.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,468,292.48/8,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.25

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