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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,544.80, 12,820.40 and 3,354.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,544.80, 12,820.40 and 3,354.40 is: 5,032.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,544.80 : 12,820.40 = 3,354.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,544.80/12,820.40 = 3,354.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,544.80x = 12,820.40 × 3,354.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,544.80x = 43,004,749.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,004,749.76/8,544.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,032.86

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