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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,376.40, 12,564.24 and 2,220.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,376.40, 12,564.24 and 2,220.40 is: 3,330.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,376.40 : 12,564.24 = 2,220.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,376.40/12,564.24 = 2,220.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,376.40x = 12,564.24 × 2,220.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,376.40x = 27,897,638.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,897,638.50/8,376.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.50

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