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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,220.80, 12,331.20 and 3,603.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,220.80, 12,331.20 and 3,603.80 is: 5,405.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220.80 : 12,331.20 = 3,603.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220.80/12,331.20 = 3,603.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220.80x = 12,331.20 × 3,603.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220.80x = 44,439,178.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,439,178.56/8,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,405.70

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