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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,368.80, 12,554.40 and 2,821.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,368.80, 12,554.40 and 2,821.20 is: 4,232.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,368.80 : 12,554.40 = 2,821.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,368.80/12,554.40 = 2,821.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,368.80x = 12,554.40 × 2,821.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,368.80x = 35,418,473.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,418,473.28/8,368.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,232.20

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