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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,677.20, 13,015.80 and 3,997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,677.20, 13,015.80 and 3,997.20 is: 5,995.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,677.20 : 13,015.80 = 3,997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,677.20/13,015.80 = 3,997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,677.20x = 13,015.80 × 3,997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,677.20x = 52,026,755.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,026,755.76/8,677.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,995.80

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