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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,247.60, 12,367.80 and 3,315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,247.60, 12,367.80 and 3,315.60 is: 4,971.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,247.60 : 12,367.80 = 3,315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,247.60/12,367.80 = 3,315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,247.60x = 12,367.80 × 3,315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,247.60x = 41,006,677.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,006,677.68/8,247.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,971.95

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