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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,329.16, 12,489.60 and 2,780.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,329.16, 12,489.60 and 2,780.60 is: 4,169.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,329.16 : 12,489.60 = 2,780.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,329.16/12,489.60 = 2,780.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,329.16x = 12,489.60 × 2,780.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,329.16x = 34,728,581.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,728,581.76/8,329.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,169.52

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