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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,329.20, 12,493.80 and 4,441.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,329.20, 12,493.80 and 4,441.20 is: 6,661.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,329.20 : 12,493.80 = 4,441.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,329.20/12,493.80 = 4,441.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,329.20x = 12,493.80 × 4,441.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,329.20x = 55,487,464.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,487,464.56/8,329.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,661.80

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