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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,427.24, 12,642.36 and 2,881.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,427.24, 12,642.36 and 2,881.20 is: 4,322.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,427.24 : 12,642.36 = 2,881.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,427.24/12,642.36 = 2,881.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,427.24x = 12,642.36 × 2,881.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,427.24x = 36,425,167.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,425,167.63/8,427.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,322.31

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