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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,280.08, 12,422.80 and 3,347.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,280.08, 12,422.80 and 3,347.20 is: 5,021.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,280.08 : 12,422.80 = 3,347.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,280.08/12,422.80 = 3,347.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,280.08x = 12,422.80 × 3,347.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,280.08x = 41,581,596.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,581,596.16/8,280.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,021.88

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