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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,304.80, 12,444.40 and 6,999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,304.80, 12,444.40 and 6,999.20 is: 10,488.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,304.80 : 12,444.40 = 6,999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,304.80/12,444.40 = 6,999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,304.80x = 12,444.40 × 6,999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,304.80x = 87,100,844.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,100,844.48/8,304.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,488.01

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