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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,228.80, 12,343.92 and 2,680.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,228.80, 12,343.92 and 2,680.68 is: 4,021.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,228.80 : 12,343.92 = 2,680.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,228.80/12,343.92 = 2,680.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,228.80x = 12,343.92 × 2,680.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,228.80x = 33,090,099.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,090,099.47/8,228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.25

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