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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,334.40, 12,501.60 and 4,187.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,334.40, 12,501.60 and 4,187.20 is: 6,280.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,334.40 : 12,501.60 = 4,187.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,334.40/12,501.60 = 4,187.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,334.40x = 12,501.60 × 4,187.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,334.40x = 52,346,699.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,346,699.52/8,334.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,280.80

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