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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,320.80, 12,480.96 and 3,389.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,320.80, 12,480.96 and 3,389.22 is: 5,083.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,320.80 : 12,480.96 = 3,389.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,320.80/12,480.96 = 3,389.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,320.80x = 12,480.96 × 3,389.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,320.80x = 42,300,719.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,300,719.25/8,320.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,083.73

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