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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,304.80, 12,458.40 and 2,757.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,304.80, 12,458.40 and 2,757.20 is: 4,136.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,304.80 : 12,458.40 = 2,757.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,304.80/12,458.40 = 2,757.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,304.80x = 12,458.40 × 2,757.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,304.80x = 34,350,300.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,350,300.48/8,304.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.20

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