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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,320.80, 12,448.80 and 5,404.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,320.80, 12,448.80 and 5,404.80 is: 8,086.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,320.80 : 12,448.80 = 5,404.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,320.80/12,448.80 = 5,404.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,320.80x = 12,448.80 × 5,404.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,320.80x = 67,283,274.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,283,274.24/8,320.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,086.15

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