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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.60, 12,505.80 and 4,439.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.60, 12,505.80 and 4,439.60 is: 6,667.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.60 : 12,505.80 = 4,439.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.60/12,505.80 = 4,439.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.60x = 12,505.80 × 4,439.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.60x = 55,520,749.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,520,749.68/8,327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,667.08

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