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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,276.80, 12,418.08 and 6,883.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,276.80, 12,418.08 and 6,883.60 is: 10,327.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,276.80 : 12,418.08 = 6,883.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,276.80/12,418.08 = 6,883.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,276.80x = 12,418.08 × 6,883.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,276.80x = 85,481,095.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,481,095.49/8,276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,327.80

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