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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,221.20, 12,331.80 and 2,378.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,221.20, 12,331.80 and 2,378.40 is: 3,567.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,221.20 : 12,331.80 = 2,378.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,221.20/12,331.80 = 2,378.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,221.20x = 12,331.80 × 2,378.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,221.20x = 29,329,953.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,329,953.12/8,221.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.60

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