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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,276.80, 12,415.44 and 3,080.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,276.80, 12,415.44 and 3,080.80 is: 4,621.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,276.80 : 12,415.44 = 3,080.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,276.80/12,415.44 = 3,080.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,276.80x = 12,415.44 × 3,080.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,276.80x = 38,249,487.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,249,487.55/8,276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,621.29

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