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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,388.80, 12,593.60 and 5,268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,388.80, 12,593.60 and 5,268.80 is: 7,909.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,388.80 : 12,593.60 = 5,268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,388.80/12,593.60 = 5,268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,388.80x = 12,593.60 × 5,268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,388.80x = 66,353,159.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,353,159.68/8,388.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,909.73

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