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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,552.40, 12,830.40 and 2,628.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,552.40, 12,830.40 and 2,628.80 is: 3,943.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,552.40 : 12,830.40 = 2,628.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,552.40/12,830.40 = 2,628.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,552.40x = 12,830.40 × 2,628.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,552.40x = 33,728,555.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,728,555.52/8,552.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,943.75

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