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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,265.60, 12,400.20 and 2,421.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,265.60, 12,400.20 and 2,421.72 is: 3,633.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,265.60 : 12,400.20 = 2,421.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,265.60/12,400.20 = 2,421.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,265.60x = 12,400.20 × 2,421.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,265.60x = 30,029,812.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,029,812.34/8,265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,633.11

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