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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,287.20, 12,430.80 and 3,092.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,287.20, 12,430.80 and 3,092.80 is: 4,639.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,287.20 : 12,430.80 = 3,092.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,287.20/12,430.80 = 3,092.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,287.20x = 12,430.80 × 3,092.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,287.20x = 38,445,978.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,445,978.24/8,287.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.20

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