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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,413.28, 12,622.80 and 3,220.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,413.28, 12,622.80 and 3,220.64 is: 4,832.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,413.28 : 12,622.80 = 3,220.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,413.28/12,622.80 = 3,220.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,413.28x = 12,622.80 × 3,220.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,413.28x = 40,653,494.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,653,494.59/8,413.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,832.06

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