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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,424.24, 12,636.40 and 2,580.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,424.24, 12,636.40 and 2,580.80 is: 3,871.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,424.24 : 12,636.40 = 2,580.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,424.24/12,636.40 = 2,580.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,424.24x = 12,636.40 × 2,580.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,424.24x = 32,612,021.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,612,021.12/8,424.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.21

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