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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,275.60, 12,411.24 and 3,890.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,275.60, 12,411.24 and 3,890.80 is: 5,835.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,275.60 : 12,411.24 = 3,890.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,275.60/12,411.24 = 3,890.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,275.60x = 12,411.24 × 3,890.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,275.60x = 48,289,652.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,289,652.59/8,275.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,835.18

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