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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,220.60, 12,331.60 and 2,377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,220.60, 12,331.60 and 2,377.28 is: 3,566.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220.60 : 12,331.60 = 2,377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220.60/12,331.60 = 2,377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220.60x = 12,331.60 × 2,377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220.60x = 29,315,666.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,315,666.05/8,220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.12

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