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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,360.80, 12,541.20 and 2,204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,360.80, 12,541.20 and 2,204.80 is: 3,307.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,360.80 : 12,541.20 = 2,204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,360.80/12,541.20 = 2,204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,360.80x = 12,541.20 × 2,204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,360.80x = 27,650,837.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,650,837.76/8,360.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.20

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