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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,340.96, 12,530.88 and 4,880.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,340.96, 12,530.88 and 4,880.64 is: 7,332.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,340.96 : 12,530.88 = 4,880.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,340.96/12,530.88 = 4,880.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,340.96x = 12,530.88 × 4,880.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,340.96x = 61,158,714.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,158,714.16/8,340.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,332.34

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