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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,099.20, 12,148.80 and 2,627.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,099.20, 12,148.80 and 2,627.20 is: 3,940.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,099.20 : 12,148.80 = 2,627.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,099.20/12,148.80 = 2,627.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,099.20x = 12,148.80 × 2,627.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,099.20x = 31,917,327.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,917,327.36/8,099.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.80

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