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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,325.20, 12,487.80 and 4,437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,325.20, 12,487.80 and 4,437.20 is: 6,655.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,325.20 : 12,487.80 = 4,437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,325.20/12,487.80 = 4,437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,325.20x = 12,487.80 × 4,437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,325.20x = 55,410,866.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,410,866.16/8,325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,655.80

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