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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,381.60, 12,565.20 and 4,277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,381.60, 12,565.20 and 4,277.60 is: 6,412.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,381.60 : 12,565.20 = 4,277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,381.60/12,565.20 = 4,277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,381.60x = 12,565.20 × 4,277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,381.60x = 53,748,899.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,748,899.52/8,381.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,412.73

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