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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,524.80, 12,777.60 and 4,363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,524.80, 12,777.60 and 4,363.20 is: 6,539.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,524.80 : 12,777.60 = 4,363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,524.80/12,777.60 = 4,363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,524.80x = 12,777.60 × 4,363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,524.80x = 55,751,224.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,751,224.32/8,524.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,539.89

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