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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,224.60, 12,328.80 and 4,061.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,224.60, 12,328.80 and 4,061.20 is: 6,087.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,224.60 : 12,328.80 = 4,061.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,224.60/12,328.80 = 4,061.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,224.60x = 12,328.80 × 4,061.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,224.60x = 50,069,722.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,069,722.56/8,224.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,087.80

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