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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,307.60, 12,461.40 and 8,221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,307.60, 12,461.40 and 8,221.20 is: 12,331.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,307.60 : 12,461.40 = 8,221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,307.60/12,461.40 = 8,221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,307.60x = 12,461.40 × 8,221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,307.60x = 102,447,661.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,447,661.68/8,307.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,331.80

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